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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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €74.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€48 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price | €119 Average price |
9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Luton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Luton.
There are 3 travel options between Edinburgh and Luton. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Luton from Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $24 (€22).
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Luton:
Taking a flight costs $9 (€8) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
A flight is $18 (€16) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Luton costing on average $42 (€38).
The fastest way to get to Luton from Edinburgh is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Getting to Luton by bus takes 10 h 10 min on average.
Getting to Luton by train takes 5 h on average.
You should expect to travel around 302 miles (487 km) between Edinburgh and Luton.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Luton is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 35 flights a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Edinburgh and Luton as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Luton:
- Most travelers board their plane from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Luton Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Luton:
- You can travel from Edinburgh to Luton by bus with National Express, FlixBus, Lothian Buses, Megabus or Scottish Citylink. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€30) with National Express from Edinburgh to Luton.
- You can travel by plane from Edinburgh to Luton with easyJet, and you can find easyJet Edinburgh to Luton tickets for $37 (€33) on Omio.
- You can go to Luton from Edinburgh by train with LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express. You'll see cheap train tickets for $42 (€38) with Lumo from Edinburgh to Luton on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Luton with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with with 25 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Luton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Luton from Edinburgh.
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