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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Luton
How to get from Birmingham to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
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Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International+
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Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International+
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FlixBus · FlixBus
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Luton
Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Luton.

There are 2 options to travel from Birmingham to Luton including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Luton is a bus with an average price of $19 (€17).
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Luton:
Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $37 (€34).
The fastest way to get to Luton from Birmingham is by bus with an average travel time of 2 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Getting to Luton by train takes 2 h 16 min on average.
The distance is approximately 75 miles (121 km) from Birmingham to Luton.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Luton is:
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Birmingham and Luton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Luton:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, Station Interchange.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Luton:
- You can go to Luton from Birmingham by bus with National Express or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Birmingham to Luton on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Birmingham to Luton with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Chiltern Railways, and you can find East Midlands Trains Birmingham to Luton tickets for $37 (€34) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Luton with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct buses per day to Luton with National Express.
Direct services to Luton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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