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Compare bus and train for Cheltenham to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cheltenham to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Luton:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Luton costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 18m 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 Cheltenham to Luton
How to get from Cheltenham to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:55 PM 4h10 Cheltenham 8:05 PM Luton $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:55 PM 4h10 Cheltenham 8:05 PM Luton $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W35225+
C41892+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International10:03 AM 3h07 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 1:10 PM Luton station (LUT) $68 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W35223+C41884+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International
9:03 AM 3h07 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 12:10 PM Luton station (LUT) $91 1 One-way 2 transfers - W35227+C41898+
G39602+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International10:40 AM 3h30 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 2:10 PM Luton station (LUT) $123 1 One-way 3 transfers - G15045+C41899+
G01140+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International10:52 AM 3h48 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 2:40 PM Luton station (LUT) $137 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:35 AM 4h30 Cheltenham 8:05 AM Luton $23 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:05 AM 4h40 Cheltenham 3:45 PM Luton $23 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:10 PM 5h05 Cheltenham 10:15 PM Luton $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Luton:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Luton costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Luton by train.
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