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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 €48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. 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 €48, while a train costs an average of €103.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€48 Average price Cheapest | €103 Average price | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Bradford
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Bradford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bradford:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bradford costing on average €103.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around €48 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 5h 52m 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.
5:50 PM 12h35 Luton 6:25 AM Bradford €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:50 PM 12h35 Luton 6:25 AM Bradford €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:10 PM 9h15 Luton 6:25 AM Bradford €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:10 PM 9h15 Luton 5:25 AM Bradford €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bradford:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bradford costing on average €103.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 8 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 East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry to go to Bradford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
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