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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
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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.
1:10 PM7h25Bournemouth8:35 PMLuton$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:10 PM7h25Bournemouth8:35 PMLuton$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:30 AM5h00Bournemouth3:30 PMLuton$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:30 PM5h25Bournemouth9:55 PMLuton$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Luton:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Luton costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Luton by train.
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