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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 prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $180 Average price | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Luton:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Luton costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Luton costing on average $180 (€148).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Luton
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM11h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:00 AMLuton$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM11h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:00 AMLuton$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NX595 · NX7379:45 PM8h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station5:50 AMLuton, Station Interchange$591One-way1 transfer
Other options
NX590 · NX7078:40 AM11h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:55 PMLuton, Station Interchange$601One-way1 transfer
NX595 · NX7379:45 PM8h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$621One-way1 transfer
NX590 · NX7078:40 AM11h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:40 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Luton:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Luton costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Luton costing on average $180 (€148).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Luton by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 21 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer.
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