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Compare bus and train for London to Lakenheath
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Lakenheath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. 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 $53, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lakenheath:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lakenheath costing on average $64 (€53).
Other travel options to Lakenheath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 51m by train vs 1h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $64 (€53) compared to roughly $29 (€24) 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lakenheath:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lakenheath costing on average $64 (€53).
Other travel options to Lakenheath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lakenheath as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Lakenheath station (LAK).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Mildenhall, King Street.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Lakenheath by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Lakenheath by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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