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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 an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bristol to Luton:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Luton costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32. The journey takes 3h 29m versus 2h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 · FlixBus3:35 AM3h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:50 AMLuton$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM3h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:50 AMLuton$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C42158+
C41885+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International9:18 AM2h50Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:08 PMLuton station (LUT)$811One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34470+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
C026748:30 AM2h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:28 AMLuton station (LUT)$681One-way2 transfers - W34475+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+C026169:30 AM2h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:28 PMLuton station (LUT)$681One-way2 transfers
- C42147+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+C026688:58 AM3h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:58 AMLuton station (LUT)$681One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 AM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:05 AMLuton$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM3h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:05 PMLuton$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM3h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:15 PMLuton$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Luton:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Luton costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 25 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 Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
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