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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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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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The best way to travel from Brighton to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

There are 2 options to travel between Brighton and Luton including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Luton from Brighton is by taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Brighton to Luton:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Brighton to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 56 min.
There are alternative travel options to Luton that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 3 min on average.
The Brighton to Luton distance is around 73 miles (118 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Luton is:
- 17 buses per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Brighton to Luton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brighton to Luton:
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Brighton to Luton depart from Brighton to Luton.
The following travel companies offer services from Brighton to Luton:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Luton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Brighton to Luton tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
- Travel with Thameslink or Southern for trains to Luton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Thameslink Brighton to Luton tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
Yes, there are direct routes from Brighton to Luton with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to Luton with Thameslink.
Direct services to Luton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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