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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 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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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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).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
- 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.
- 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 Thameslink, Southern to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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