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Compare train and bus for Luton to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł136 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł136, while a train costs an average of zł297.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł136 Average price Cheapest | zł297 Average price | zł234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bradford:
A bus is zł161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bradford costing on average zł297.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
Tickets start at around zł136 compared to roughly zł234 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł98. The journey takes 6h 13m versus 3h 12m 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 Bradford
How to get from Luton to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM8h00Luton6:25 AMBradford, Interchange Stationzł1371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM8h00Luton6:25 AMBradford, Interchange Stationzł1371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C02630+C02075+
G890011:29 PM3h47Luton station (LUT)5:16 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)zł4791One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C02569+C0213012:29 PM3h52Luton station (LUT)4:21 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)zł3161One-way1 transfer
- C02593+G08113+C3293511:59 AM4h08Luton station (LUT)4:07 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)zł3161One-way2 transfers
- C02611+C021378:29 AM3h51Luton station (LUT)12:20 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)zł3741One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM8h15Luton2:20 PMBradford, Interchange Stationzł1621One-way1 transfer
- NXA1 · NX5616:05 PM7h40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1:45 AMBradford, Nelson Street N2zł1851One-way1 transfer
- LU757 · NX5616:05 PM7h40Luton, Station Interchange1:45 AMBradford, Nelson Street N2zł1931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bradford:
A bus is zł409 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bradford costing on average zł631.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Bradford 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 Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, Station Interchange and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Bradford by train.
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