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Compare bus and train for Bournemouth to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 $65, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bournemouth to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Bournemouth to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Luton:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Luton costing on average $77 (€64).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€64) compared to roughly $44 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$32 (-€27). The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM 4h55 Bournemouth 7:40 PM Luton $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 4h55 Bournemouth 7:40 PM Luton $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 PM 4h55 Bournemouth 7:40 PM Luton $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:30 PM 5h25 Bournemouth 8:55 PM Luton $20 1 One-way 0 transfers12:55 PM 7h40 Bournemouth 8:35 PM Luton $26 1 One-way 0 transfers4:30 PM 5h25 Bournemouth 9:55 PM Luton $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Luton:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Luton costing on average $77 (€64).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink to go to Luton by train.
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