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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, while a flight costs an average of €212.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€64 Average price Cheapest | €212 Average price | €148 Average price | €159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Luton:
A bus is €85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Luton costing on average €148.
A bus is €149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Luton costing on average €212.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
Tickets start at around €64 compared to roughly €159 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €96. The journey takes 10h 12m versus 6h 17m 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.
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How to get from Glasgow to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:55 PM 11h05 Glasgow 10:00 AM Luton €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:55 PM 11h05 Glasgow 10:00 AM Luton €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:55 PM 11h05 Glasgow 10:00 AM Luton €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:15 PM 12h25 Glasgow 7:40 AM Luton €38 1 One-way 0 transfers8:40 AM 11h30 Glasgow 8:10 PM Luton €44 1 One-way 0 transfers7:40 AM 11h30 Glasgow 7:10 PM Luton €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Luton:
A bus is €85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Luton costing on average €148.
A bus is €149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Luton costing on average €212.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Luton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Luton by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 20 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
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