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Compare train and bus for Dartford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Dartford to Luton:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dartford to Luton costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
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How to get from Dartford to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dartford to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:00 PM4h20Dartford6:20 PMLuton$341One-way0 transfers
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- 2:00 PM4h20Dartford6:20 PMLuton$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:00 PM4h20Dartford6:20 PMLuton$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:10 AM4h20Dartford12:30 PMLuton$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Luton:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dartford to Luton costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dartford and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dartford station (DFD) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Luton, Station Interchange.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
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