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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Bristol to Luton:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Luton costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Luton
How to get from Bristol to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM3h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:05 PMLuton$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM3h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:05 PMLuton$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM3h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:50 AMLuton$291One-way1 transfer
Other options
C00669+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G88788 · TL5002007:45 AM3h39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:24 AMLuton station (LUT)$671One-way3 transfers
C32966+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
TL496000+
C104012:30 PM3h40Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:10 PMLuton station (LUT)$671One-way4 transfers
C01232+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
X64130 · TL49970010:00 AM3h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:55 PMLuton station (LUT)$671One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM3h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:15 PMLuton$281One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 AM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:05 AMLuton$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM3h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:55 PMLuton$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Luton:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Luton costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Luton by train.
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