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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Doncaster to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Doncaster to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Luton:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Luton costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 24m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $101 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Luton
How to get from Doncaster to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:40 PM 3h55 Doncaster 3:35 AM Luton $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

11:40 PM 3h55 Doncaster 3:35 AM Luton $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:40 PM 3h55 Doncaster 3:35 AM Luton $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

2:35 AM 5h15 Doncaster 7:50 AM Luton $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:15 AM 5h40 Doncaster 4:55 PM Luton $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Luton:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Luton costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains, Hull Trains to go to Luton by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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