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Compare bus and train for Luton to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. 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 €58, while a train costs an average of €64.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€64 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Luton to Banbury:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Banbury costing on average €64.
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-43.81. The journey takes 2h 27m versus 1h 22m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Banbury:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Banbury costing on average €64.
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Banbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Banbury station (BAN).
- Travel with National Express to go to Banbury by bus.
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