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Compare train and bus for Luton to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 €30, while a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Luton to Basingstoke
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Basingstoke, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Basingstoke:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Basingstoke costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€9. The journey takes 3h 8m versus 1h 14m 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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How to get from Luton to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 PM 3h55 Luton 10:25 PM Basingstoke €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:30 PM 3h55 Luton 10:25 PM Basingstoke €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:45 AM 3h50 Luton 3:35 PM Basingstoke €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:30 PM 3h55 Luton 11:25 PM Basingstoke €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Basingstoke:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Basingstoke costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Basingstoke as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink, Elizabeth line to go to Basingstoke by train.
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