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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr268 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 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 train costs an average of kr268, while a bus costs an average of kr270.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr268 Average price Cheapest | kr270 Average price | kr211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Luton:
A train is kr3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Luton costing on average kr270.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 52m by train vs 1h 56m by car). Tickets start at around kr268 compared to roughly kr211 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Luton
How to get from Brighton to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:10 AM3h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)6:10 AMLutonkr711One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:10 AM3h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)6:10 AMLutonkr711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus3:10 AM3h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)6:10 AMLutonkr711One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus5:00 AM3h05Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)8:05 AMLutonkr711One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 AM3h05Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road6:10 AMLutonkr711One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:55 AM3h10Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road8:05 AMLutonkr711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Luton:
A train is kr3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Luton costing on average kr270.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express to go to Luton by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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