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Compare bus and train for Guildford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Guildford to Luton:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Luton costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Guildford to Luton
How to get from Guildford to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guildford to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L74708+
Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+
C524579:04 AM2h06Guildford station (GLD)11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)$381One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
L74708+
Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+
C524579:04 AM2h06Guildford station (GLD)11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)$381One-way2 transfers
Fastest
P61313+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+
C524118:19 AM1h51Guildford station (GLD)10:10 AMLuton station (LUT)$441One-way2 transfers
Other options
L76294+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Blackfriars+
W594339:04 AM2h06Guildford station (GLD)11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)$451One-way2 transfers
P61106+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+
W595148:53 AM2h04Guildford station (GLD)10:57 AMLuton station (LUT)$431One-way2 transfers
NX030 · NXA318:50 AM3h30Guildford, Egerton Road12:20 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer
NX030 · NXA3111:55 AM3h35Guildford, Egerton Road3:30 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer
NX030 · NXA313:55 PM3h35Guildford, Egerton Road7:30 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Luton:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Luton costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Guildford station (GLD) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink, first_great_western to go to Luton by train.
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