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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Leicester to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Luton:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Luton costing on average $51 (€43).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $51 (€43) compared to roughly $26 (€22) 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 Leicester to Luton
How to get from Leicester to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:40 AM 1h20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 6:00 AM Luton $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:40 AM 1h20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 6:00 AM Luton $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W70750+
W329535:18 AM 1h04 Leicester station (LEI) 6:22 AM Luton station (LUT) $131 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W70691 · C04235
10:43 AM 1h12 Leicester station (LEI) 11:55 AM Luton station (LUT) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - W70685 · C04229
9:43 AM 1h12 Leicester station (LEI) 10:55 AM Luton station (LUT) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - W70688 · C04232
10:12 AM 1h13 Leicester station (LEI) 11:25 AM Luton station (LUT) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
4:20 AM 1h40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 6:00 AM Luton $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX230
4:40 PM 2h15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $43 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX230
2:55 PM 2h20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 5:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Luton:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Luton costing on average $51 (€43).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Luton by train.
- 27 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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