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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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Luton costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
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.
- FlixBus4:15 PM3h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)7:25 PMLuton$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:15 PM3h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)7:25 PMLuton$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W456027:26 AM1h53Brighton station (BTN)9:19 AMLuton station (LUT)$791One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W45432 · W3295012:44 PM1h56Brighton station (BTN)2:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$271One-way1 transfer
- W45428 · W329439:44 AM1h56Brighton station (BTN)11:40 AMLuton station (LUT)$271One-way1 transfer
- W45474 · W3293712:14 PM1h56Brighton station (BTN)2:10 PMLuton station (LUT)$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:40 PM3h15Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)4:55 PMLuton$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:05 PM3h20Brighton7:25 PMLuton$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:30 PM3h25Brighton4:55 PMLuton$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Luton:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Luton costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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