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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$17 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Luton:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Luton costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Luton
How to get from London to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:59 PM0h41London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:40 AMLuton$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:59 PM0h41London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:40 AMLuton$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C419256:47 PM0h25London St Pancras International (STP)7:12 PMLuton station (LUT)$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C419124:16 PM0h26London St Pancras International (STP)4:42 PMLuton station (LUT)$81One-way0 transfers
- C4188812:15 PM0h25London St Pancras International (STP)12:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$121One-way0 transfers
- C419287:15 PM0h25London St Pancras International (STP)7:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:40 AM0h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:25 PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM1h10London, Victoria Coach Station12:40 AMLuton$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 AM1h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)$61One-way0 transfers
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How to travel from London to Luton?
Luton has many attractions for both the casual visitor and dedicated vacationer. It is also a popular destination for travelers in and outside the UK. If visiting Luton from London, the convenient way to travel is by bus or train since the two cities are just 35 miles apart. The main departure points in London are Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Victoria Coach Station, and London St Pancras while the main arrival points are Luton Airport and Luton train station.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Luton?
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Luton. Buses that head to Luton from London depart from London's Victoria Coach station and arrive at Luton Airport Station. These buses are direct and take only an hour to reach Luton bus station. Over 80 buses travel from London to Luton each day, with the first bus leaving London around midnight.
What is the fastest way to travel from London to Luton?
The train is a quick option, with direct journeys from London St Pancras train station taking only 20 minutes to reach Luton's train station. Taking the bus is the slowest option, as it will take approximately one hour and 15 minutes from London Victoria Coach Station to London Luton Airport, though this is still a relatively easy journey.
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Travel from London to Luton by train
Taking the train from London to Luton is a popular option among travelers because there are multiple departures every day. Approximately 10 trains travel from London to Luton every day, with the first leaving London around 8:00 a.m and the last train departing around 2:00 a.m. Out of the 10 trains, five travel direct. These direct trains reach Luton in just an hour while connecting trains will take one hour and 15 minutes, due to the transfers included. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays. Train companies that serve this route include East Midlands, Thameslink, and West Midlands Railway. All the trains on this route will depart from either London St Pancras, London Bridge, or London Blackfriars and arrive at Luton Station. Luton station is located in the heart of Luton, within walking distance of the city's shops and services.
Travel from London to Luton by bus
Over 80 buses leave London for Luton every day. These buses offer both direct and indirect services. Direct buses take an average of one hour and 30 minutes to reach Luton, while connecting buses will take two hours, since they can involve changes along the way. There is at least one departure every hour, even overnight. During peak hours, there can be up to three buses per hour. The bus companies operating on this route are National Express, Infobus, and Megabus. All the buses depart from London Victoria and arrive at Luton Airport Station. From Luton Airport Station, travelers have to take another bus to reach Luton city.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Luton:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Luton costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
- Around 142 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Green Line to go to Luton by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
- 141 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Green Line.
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