How to travel from Birmingham to Luton

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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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $60.

Distance: 75 miles (121 km)

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$24

Average price

Cheapest

$60

Average price

3h 18m

Average total duration

2h 48m

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30m

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3h 2m

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Fastest

2h 32m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Birmingham to Luton

How to get from Birmingham to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM4h40
    Birmingham
    12:40 AMLuton
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM4h40
    Birmingham
    12:40 AMLuton
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX422
    3:25 AM2h10
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    5:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW33910+West Midlands TrainsW70333 · W88070+East Midlands RailwayC04253
    12:21 PM2h34
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    2:55 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $631One-way
    3 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00814+East Midlands RailwayW70710 · C04253
    12:20 PM2h35
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    2:55 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $631One-way
    2 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsY80865 · W88070+East Midlands RailwayC04253
    12:06 PM2h49
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    2:55 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $631One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 PM4h25
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    10:15 PMLuton
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 AM3h50
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    6:50 AMLuton
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 AM3h55
    Birmingham
    12:25 PMLuton
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Luton is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Luton:

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Luton costing on average $60 (€49).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

The distance from Birmingham to Luton is approximately 75 miles (121 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Luton is:
  • Around 37 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Luton:
  • 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.

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