How to travel from Leeds to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF14, and a train costs an average of CHF28.

Distance: 140 miles (226 km)

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Bus
Train
Driving

CHF26

Average price

Cheapest

CHF73

Average price

CHF49

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 34m

Average total duration

4h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

National Express

Most popular bus company

London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Luton is a bus with an average price of CHF26.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Luton:

A bus is CHF47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Luton costing on average CHF73.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Luton including taking a train and bus.

Travel options
from Leeds to Luton

How to get from Leeds to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leeds to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 AM5h40
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
    7:40 AMLuton
    CHF211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 AM5h40
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
    7:40 AMLuton
    CHF211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayW70840+CrossCountryG01142+ThameslinkC22677
    8:15 AM3h22
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:37 AMLuton station (LUT)
    CHF731One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayW70840+CrossCountryG01142+ThameslinkC02761
    8:15 AM3h42
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:57 AMLuton station (LUT)
    CHF621One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02163+East Midlands RailwayW70924+ThameslinkC56376
    9:10 AM3h57
    Leeds station (LDS)
    1:07 PMLuton station (LUT)
    CHF1021One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 AM5h45
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
    11:00 AMLuton
    CHF211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 PM6h50
    Leeds, Coach Station
    12:40 AMLuton
    CHF231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:45 AM5h40
    Leeds, Coach Station
    12:25 PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
    CHF241One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Luton

Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Luton is a bus with an average price of CHF26.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Luton:

A bus is CHF47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Luton costing on average CHF73.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

The distance from Leeds to Luton is approximately 140 miles (226 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Luton is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Luton:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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