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Compare train and bus for Luton to Bath
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. 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 $60, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bath:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bath costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$21. The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 26m 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 Luton to Bath
How to get from Luton to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM4h00Luton10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM4h00Luton10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G149579:13 AM2h34Luton station (LUT)11:47 AMBath Spa (BTH)$631One-way2 transfers
Other options
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C38380+
W346869:43 AM2h38Luton station (LUT)12:21 PMBath Spa (BTH)$581One-way2 transfers
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C38422+
G1495810:13 AM2h39Luton station (LUT)12:52 PMBath Spa (BTH)$581One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
G1495910:29 AM2h55Luton station (LUT)1:24 PMBath Spa (BTH)$581One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM4h05Luton8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM4h20Luton12:35 AMBath, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM4h20Luton3:55 PMBath, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bath:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bath costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Bath 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 Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bath by train.
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