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Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 €47, while a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€59 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Lincoln to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Lincoln to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Luton:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Luton costing on average €59.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 25m by train vs 2h 27m by car). Tickets start at around €59 compared to roughly €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 Lincoln to Luton
How to get from Lincoln to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lincoln to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:40 AM 4h40 Lincoln 3:20 PM Luton €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:40 AM 4h40 Lincoln 3:20 PM Luton €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:40 AM 4h40 Lincoln 3:20 PM Luton €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:50 AM 4h55 Lincoln 1:45 PM Luton €46 1 One-way 0 transfers9:40 AM 4h40 Lincoln 2:20 PM Luton €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Luton:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Luton costing on average €59.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Luton by train.
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