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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr463 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr463, while a flight costs an average of kr1902.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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kr463 Average price Cheapest | kr1902 Average price | kr982 Average price | kr1106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Edinburgh to Luton:
A bus is kr519 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Luton costing on average kr982.
A bus is kr1439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Luton costing on average kr1902.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
Tickets start at around kr463 compared to roughly kr1106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr643. The journey takes 9h 56m versus 6h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Luton
How to get from Edinburgh to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX591 · NX73710:35 AM10h10Edinburgh, Bus Station8:45 PMLuton, Station Interchangekr3481One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX591 · NX73710:35 AM10h10Edinburgh, Bus Station8:45 PMLuton, Station Interchangekr3481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U26029:05 AM1h20Edinburgh Airport10:25 AMLondon Luton Airportkr13671One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C419375:00 PM5h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:10 PMLuton station (LUT)kr7211One-way1 transfer - C02069+C419344:00 PM5h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:10 PMLuton station (LUT)kr7211One-way1 transfer
- G80079+
C026803:00 PM5h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:27 PMLuton station (LUT)kr7211One-way1 transfer
- NX591 · NX73710:35 AM10h20Edinburgh, Bus Station8:55 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Stationkr3631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM9h30Edinburgh, Bus Station8:10 AMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)kr4541One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM13h35Edinburgh, Bus Station12:40 AMLutonkr4541One-way1 transfer
- U23077:00 AM1h25Edinburgh Airport8:25 AMLondon Stansted Airportkr10561One-way0 transfers
- U28076:00 AM1h40Edinburgh Airport7:40 AMLondon Gatwick Airportkr10941One-way0 transfers
RK 5976:15 AM1h25Edinburgh Airport7:40 AMLondon Stansted Airportkr12101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Luton:
A bus is kr519 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Luton costing on average kr982.
A bus is kr1439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Luton costing on average kr1902.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Luton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Loganair, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Luton by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 25 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Ryanair.
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