How to travel from Bradford to Luton

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Compare bus and train for Bradford to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a train costs an average of €92.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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Driving

€92

Average price

€44

Average price

Cheapest

€50

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 58m

Average total duration

6h 28m

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30m

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3h 4m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to Luton is a bus with an average price of €44.

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

A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Luton costing on average €92.

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bradford and Luton including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bradford to Luton among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €92 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-41.68. The journey takes 3h 16m versus 3h 4m 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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from Bradford to Luton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM6h01
    Bradford, Interchange Station
    6:00 AMLuton
    €191One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM6h01
    Bradford, Interchange Station
    6:00 AMLuton
    €191One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayC02140+East Midlands RailwayC41902+ThameslinkW45431
    11:37 AM3h33
    Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    3:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    €661One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC02140+East Midlands RailwayC41905
    11:37 AM4h03
    Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    3:40 PMLuton station (LUT)
    €661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailC32864 · G89447+East Midlands RailwayC21667 · W70683
    5:58 AM4h27
    Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    10:25 AMLuton station (LUT)
    €761One-way
    4 transfers
  • Northern RailC32864 · G89727+East Midlands RailwayW70688 · C04232
    5:58 AM5h27
    Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    11:25 AMLuton station (LUT)
    €761One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM7h40
    Bradford, Interchange Station
    12:40 AMLuton
    €201One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX561 · NX230
    6:05 AM5h05
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    11:10 AMLuton, Station Interchange
    €491One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX561 · NX230
    6:35 PM7h00
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    1:35 AMLuton, Station Interchange
    €491One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bradford 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 Bradford to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bradford and Luton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to Luton is a bus with an average price of €44.

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

A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Luton costing on average €92.

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 58m.

The distance from Bradford to Luton is approximately 143 miles (231 km).
The average frequency per day from Bradford to Luton is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bradford 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 Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Luton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bradford to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Oxford, Cambridge, Longford. 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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