How to travel from London to Dunstable

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Compare train and bus for London to Dunstable

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dunstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, while a bus costs an average of €16.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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€10

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€16

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1h 2m

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32m

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30m

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1h 59m

Average total duration

1h 29m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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from London to Dunstable

How to get from London to Dunstable by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Dunstable is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • East Midlands RailwayC41875
    10:15 AM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:40 AMLuton station (LUT)
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • East Midlands RailwayC41875
    10:15 AM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:40 AMLuton station (LUT)
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC41875
    10:15 AM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:40 AMLuton station (LUT)
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC41869
    9:15 AM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    9:40 AMLuton station (LUT)
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45601
    9:06 AM0h34
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    9:40 AMLuton station (LUT)
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW32940
    9:36 AM0h34
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:10 AMLuton station (LUT)
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNXA31 · NX737
    9:00 AM2h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:25 AMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
    211One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNXA2 · NX737
    7:00 PM2h40
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:40 PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
    211One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNXA1 · NX737
    1:30 PM2h40
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    4:10 PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
    211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Dunstable

Travel to Dunstable 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 London to Dunstable.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Dunstable including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Dunstable is a train with an average price of €10.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Dunstable:

A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dunstable costing on average €16.

The fastest way to travel from London to Dunstable is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Dunstable take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

The distance from London to Dunstable is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dunstable is:
  • Around 50 buses per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Dunstable 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 London to Dunstable:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Leagrave (LEA).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Luton, Station Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Dunstable, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink to go to Dunstable by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Dunstable by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Dunstable:
  • 18 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
Omio customers who travel from London to Dunstable often also extend their vacation to go to Kingston upon Thames, Cardiff, Glasgow City, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, Bedford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dunstable and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dunstable to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Dunstable, including its attractions like the Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Zoo, a stay of 1-2 days is recommended.

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