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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 an average ticket price of kr166 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. 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 train costs an average of kr166, while a bus costs an average of kr260.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr166 Average price Cheapest | kr260 Average price | kr156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m 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 kr94 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dartford to Luton costing on average kr260.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Tickets start at around kr166 compared to roughly kr156 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-10.27. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
- 4:25 PM4h10Dartford8:35 PMLutonkr2231One-way0 transfers
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- 4:25 PM4h10Dartford8:35 PMLutonkr2231One-way0 transfers
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- 4:25 PM4h10Dartford8:35 PMLutonkr2231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Luton:
A train is kr94 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dartford to Luton costing on average kr260.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 17 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 National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Luton by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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