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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 an average ticket price of Kč 1,115 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 Kč 1,115, while a train costs an average of Kč 2,726.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč 1,115 Average price Cheapest | Kč 2,726 Average price | Kč 1,280 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Luton:
A bus is Kč 1,612 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Luton costing on average Kč 2,726.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Tickets start at around Kč 1,115 compared to roughly Kč 1,280 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 166. The journey takes 4h 34m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 AM 5h20 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) 6:00 AM Luton Kč 518 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:40 AM 5h20 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) 6:00 AM Luton Kč 518 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C02162+
C02730+
C418788:06 AM 3h04 Leeds station (LDS) 11:10 AM Luton station (LUT) Kč 2,005 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- C02162+C02596
8:06 AM 3h34 Leeds station (LDS) 11:40 AM Luton station (LUT) Kč 2,005 1 One-way 1 transfer - C02162+C41882
8:06 AM 3h34 Leeds station (LDS) 11:40 AM Luton station (LUT) Kč 2,005 1 One-way 1 transfer - G07965+C02590
8:40 AM 3h30 Leeds station (LDS) 12:10 PM Luton station (LUT) Kč 2,326 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:20 PM 5h40 Leeds, Coach Station 9:00 PM Luton Kč 583 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:45 AM 5h40 Leeds, Coach Station 12:25 PM Luton Kč 583 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:50 PM 6h50 Leeds, Coach Station 12:40 AM Luton Kč 583 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Luton:
A bus is Kč 1,612 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Luton costing on average Kč 2,726.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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