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Compare train, bus, and flight for Luton to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, while a flight costs an average of $398.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$199 Average price | $398 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 42m Average total duration 13h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Aberdeen
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Aberdeen:
A bus is $99 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Aberdeen costing on average $199 (€168).
A bus is $298 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Aberdeen costing on average $398 (€335).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
You'll arrive about 1h 7m sooner (7h 24m by train vs 8h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $199 (€168) compared to roughly $184 (€155) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Aberdeen
How to get from Luton to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 PM 17h15 Luton 10:20 AM Aberdeen $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:05 PM 17h15 Luton 10:20 AM Aberdeen $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:05 PM 17h15 Luton 10:20 AM Aberdeen $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Aberdeen:
A bus is $99 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Aberdeen costing on average $199 (€168).
A bus is $298 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Aberdeen costing on average $398 (€335).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet.
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