How to travel from Brighton to Luton

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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 bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 73 miles (118 km)

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$39

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$25

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2h 28m

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1h 58m

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4h 5m

Average total duration

3h 35m

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from Brighton to Luton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
08:10PM7h05
Brighton
03:15AMLuton
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:10PM7h05
Brighton
03:15AMLuton
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:55AM5h05
Brighton
08:00AMLuton
$401One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton 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 Brighton to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brighton and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Luton is a train with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Luton costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 58m.

The distance from Brighton to Luton is approximately 73 miles (118 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Luton is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Luton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brighton to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Thameslink, Southern to go to Luton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brighton to Luton:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
Omio customers who travel from Brighton 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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