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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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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FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
NX422Other options
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Birmingham:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Birmingham costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Birmingham 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 17 direct buses per day with National Express.
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