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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$106 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Luton:
A bus is $57 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Luton costing on average $106 (€84).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
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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 PM3h55Doncaster3:35 AMLuton$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:40 PM3h55Doncaster3:35 AMLuton$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:40 PM3h55Doncaster3:35 AMLuton$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:35 AM5h15Doncaster7:50 AMLuton$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Luton:
A bus is $57 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Luton costing on average $106 (€84).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, First South Yorkshire to go to Luton by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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