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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 $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Coventry to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Coventry to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Luton:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Luton costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$14. The journey takes 2h 29m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Coventry to Luton
How to get from Coventry to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:10 AM 5h15 Coventry 11:25 AM Luton $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:10 AM 5h15 Coventry 11:25 AM Luton $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

3:10 PM 2h30 Coventry 5:40 PM Luton $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

4:00 PM 4h50 Coventry 8:50 PM Luton $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:10 AM 5h15 Coventry 12:25 PM Luton $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Luton:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Luton costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, Chiltern Railways to go to Luton by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express.
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