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Compare train and bus for Chelmsford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Luton:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to Luton costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
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How to get from Chelmsford to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:49 PM1h51Chelmsford9:40 PMLuton$241One-way0 transfers
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7:49 PM1h51Chelmsford9:40 PMLuton$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:15 AM1h42Chelmsford9:57 AMLuton$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Luton:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to Luton costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Travel with First Essex, Arriva UK to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Greater Anglia to go to Luton by train.
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