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Compare train and bus for Luton to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. 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 train costs an average of €37, while a bus costs an average of €39.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Brighton:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Brighton costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€9. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Brighton
How to get from Luton to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:25 PM 2h50 Luton 1:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:25 PM 2h50 Luton 1:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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G773199:29 AM 1h58 Luton station (LUT) 11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) €56 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W45525
9:43 AM 2h00 Luton station (LUT) 11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers - W45524
8:13 AM 2h00 Luton station (LUT) 10:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) €66 1 One-way 0 transfers - W45523
9:13 AM 2h00 Luton station (LUT) 11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) €66 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:15 PM 2h50 Luton 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:15 PM 3h00 Luton 11:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:25 PM 3h00 Luton 1:25 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Brighton:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Brighton costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Brighton 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 Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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