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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 €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. 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 €41, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Lakenheath
Compare the available ways to get from London to Lakenheath, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lakenheath:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lakenheath costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Lakenheath take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€16. The journey takes 3h 24m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom London to Lakenheath
How to get from London to Lakenheath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Lakenheath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NXA8 · NX728
6:30 AM 4h25 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:55 AM Mildenhall, King Street €45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NXA8 · NX728
6:30 AM 4h25 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:55 AM Mildenhall, King Street €45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G77029+P768613:24 PM 1h33 London Kings Cross (KGX) 4:57 PM Lakenheath station (LAK) €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G76999+P76853
12:24 PM 1h33 London Kings Cross (KGX) 1:57 PM Lakenheath station (LAK) €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX025 · NX728
3:50 AM 7h05 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 10:55 AM Mildenhall, King Street €52 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX727
6:00 PM 4h30 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:30 PM Mildenhall, King Street €54 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX025 · NX727
6:20 PM 4h10 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 10:30 PM Mildenhall, King Street €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lakenheath:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lakenheath costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Lakenheath take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Mildenhall, King Street.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Lakenheath station (LAK).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Lakenheath by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Lakenheath by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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