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Compare bus and train for Longford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Longford to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Longford to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Luton:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Luton costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €32. The journey takes 1h 8m versus 46m 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 Longford to Luton
How to get from Longford to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 AM 0h50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 6:50 AM Luton €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus6:00 AM 0h50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 6:50 AM Luton €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:00 AM 0h50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 6:50 AM Luton €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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W10928+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International5:47 PM 1h25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 7:12 PM Luton station (LUT) €62 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C419255:42 PM 1h30 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) 7:12 PM Luton station (LUT) €62 1 One-way 2 transfers
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W455266:20 PM 1h31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) 7:51 PM Luton station (LUT) €62 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus12:50 AM 0h50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 1:40 AM Luton €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 PM 0h55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 10:15 PM Luton €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 PM 0h55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 8:05 PM Luton €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Luton:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Luton costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Elizabeth line, East Midlands Railway to go to Luton by train.
- 36 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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