Travel Information
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 $17. 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 $17, and a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Dartford to Luton
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.

Cheapest

Fastest

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 28
Mar 01
Mar 02
Mar 03
Mar 04
Mar 05
Mar 06
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Dartford 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 Dartford to Luton.

This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Luton:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dartford to Luton costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Dartford station (DFD) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach London to go to Luton by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
Travelling from Dartford to Luton: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

