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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 $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. 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 $20, while a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Dunstable, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Dunstable:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dunstable costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Dunstable take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
The journey is about 46m faster (38m by train vs 1h 24m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€17) vs $31 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from London to Dunstable by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Dunstable is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 AM 1h25 London 11:25 AM Dunstable $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:00 AM 1h25 London 11:25 AM Dunstable $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:59 PM 0h41 London 11:40 PM Dunstable $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:00 AM 1h25 London 12:25 PM Dunstable $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dunstable:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dunstable costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Dunstable take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney).
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Dunstable by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway to go to Dunstable by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway.
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