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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $32.

Distance: 75 miles (121 km)

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$29

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$82

Average price

3h 41m

Average total duration

3h 11m

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2h 50m

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2h 20m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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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.

  • FlixBus
    4:00 AM5h45
    Birmingham
    9:45 AMLuton
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    4:00 AM5h45
    Birmingham
    9:45 AMLuton
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    5:00 PM3h10
    Birmingham
    8:10 PMLuton
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:35 PM5h00
    Birmingham
    8:35 PMLuton
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    7:40 PM5h10
    Birmingham
    12:50 AMLuton
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    4:30 PM3h40
    Birmingham
    8:10 PMLuton
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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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 $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Luton costing on average $32 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Birmingham to Luton is approximately 75 miles (121 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Luton is:
  • Around 34 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 CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways to go to Luton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
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.

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