302 miles (487 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$24 - $42 | |
Flight • $24 (€22) • 1 h 15 min | |
Flight • $24 (€22) • 1 h 15 min | |
National Express, easyJet or LNER |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 302 miles (487 km) between Edinburgh and Luton. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express, easyJet or LNER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Edinburgh to Luton.
How to get from Edinburgh to Luton by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Travel on National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus travel to Luton from Edinburgh at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Edinburgh and Luton. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Luton from Edinburgh, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
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:
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:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Luton with the following travel companies:
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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