How to travel from Coventry to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 €17, while a train costs an average of €46.

Distance: 59 miles (95 km)

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€46

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2h 50m

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The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Luton is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Luton:

A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Luton costing on average €46.

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Coventry and Luton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Coventry to Luton among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 19m 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.

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from Coventry to Luton

How to get from Coventry to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Coventry to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX707
    5:20 AM2h25
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    7:45 AMLuton, Station Interchange
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX707
    5:20 AM2h25
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    7:45 AMLuton, Station Interchange
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX422
    4:00 AM1h35
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    5:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW33922+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW32957
    1:45 PM2h25
    Coventry station (COV)
    4:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34236+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45607
    3:45 PM2h22
    Coventry station (COV)
    6:07 PMLuton station (LUT)
    441One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34244+ThameslinkW32956+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International
    4:45 PM2h25
    Coventry station (COV)
    7:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    441One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX707
    7:55 PM2h25
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    10:20 PMLuton, Station Interchange
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX707
    12:55 PM2h30
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    3:25 PMLuton, Station Interchange
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX707
    5:35 PM2h35
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    8:10 PMLuton, Station Interchange
    181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Coventry to Luton

Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Coventry to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Coventry and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Luton is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Luton:

A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Luton costing on average €46.

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Coventry to Luton is approximately 59 miles (95 km).
The average frequency per day from Coventry to Luton is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coventry to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coventry to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Luton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Coventry to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.

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