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Compare train and bus for Ilford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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$28 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare ways to travel from Ilford to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Ilford to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Luton:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilford to Luton costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Ilford to Luton
How to get from Ilford to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ilford to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C3529212:21 AM 2h15 Ilford station (IFD) 2:36 AM Luton station (LUT) $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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C3529212:21 AM 2h15 Ilford station (IFD) 2:36 AM Luton station (LUT) $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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C383215:58 AM 1h14 Ilford station (IFD) 7:12 AM Luton station (LUT) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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W454205:39 AM 1h48 Ilford station (IFD) 7:27 AM Luton station (LUT) $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
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C382815:29 AM 1h23 Ilford station (IFD) 6:52 AM Luton station (LUT) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C369215:39 AM 1h25 Ilford station (IFD) 7:04 AM Luton station (LUT) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Luton:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilford to Luton costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilford and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ilford station (IFD) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, London Overground, East Midlands Railway, Tube to go to Luton by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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