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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $131.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Leeds to Luton:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Luton costing on average $131 (€108).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 51m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $131 (€108) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Luton
How to get from Leeds to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:00 AM5h40Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)7:40 AMLuton$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:00 AM5h40Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)7:40 AMLuton$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C02145+
W453965:30 AM3h30Leeds station (LDS)9:00 AMLuton station (LUT)$2141One-way1 transfer
Other options
C21675 · W70680 · C04222+
P238595:54 AM4h01Leeds station (LDS)9:55 AMLuton station (LUT)$1051One-way3 transfers
C21675 · C41875+
P238635:34 AM5h06Leeds station (LDS)10:40 AMLuton station (LUT)$1751One-way2 transfers
C02157+
C418635:00 AM3h41Leeds station (LDS)8:41 AMLuton station (LUT)$2141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:15 AM5h45Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)11:00 AMLuton$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM5h40Leeds, Coach Station9:00 PMLuton$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM6h40Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop9:00 PMLuton$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Luton:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Luton costing on average $131 (€108).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Luton by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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