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Compare train and bus for Dunstable to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunstable to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Dunstable to London
Compare the available ways to get from Dunstable to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunstable to London:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dunstable to London costing on average $22.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
The journey is about 37m faster (42m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly $37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 vs $55). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Dunstable to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dunstable to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 AM 1h25 Dunstable 6:30 AM London $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:05 AM 1h25 Dunstable 6:30 AM London $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 PM 1h10 Dunstable 11:10 PM London $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:05 PM 1h30 Dunstable 6:35 PM London $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunstable to London:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dunstable to London costing on average $22.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunstable and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway to go to London by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway.
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