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Compare train and bus for Luton to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Luton to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Birmingham.
There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Birmingham including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $23 (€21).
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Birmingham:
A bus is $20 (€18) less than a train with an average ticket price of $44 (€39) from Luton to Birmingham.
The fastest way to get to Birmingham from Luton is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 58 min.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 10 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 75 miles (121 km) from Luton to Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Luton to Birmingham is:
- Around 23 buses per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Luton to Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Luton to Birmingham:
- Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Luton to Birmingham depart from Luton, Station Interchange to Birmingham, Coach Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Luton to Birmingham:
- National Express or FlixBus can get you to Birmingham by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Luton to Birmingham for $21 (€19) on Omio.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains for trains to Birmingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Avanti West Coast Luton to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $44 (€39).
Yes, there are direct routes from Luton to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- You can find 11 direct buses per day to Birmingham with National Express.
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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