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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 bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$42 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W5952609:43AM2h00Luton station (LUT)11:43AMBrighton station (BTN)$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W5952609:43AM2h00Luton station (LUT)11:43AMBrighton station (BTN)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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P2593709:29AM1h58Luton station (LUT)11:27AMBrighton station (BTN)$701One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W5952209:13AM2h00Luton station (LUT)11:13AMBrighton station (BTN)$831One-way0 transfers
- W5951808:43AM2h00Luton station (LUT)10:43AMBrighton station (BTN)$831One-way0 transfers
- W5951508:13AM2h00Luton station (LUT)10:13AMBrighton station (BTN)$831One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus09:50AM6h45Luton04:35PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$311One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus09:50AM6h55Luton04:45PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)$311One-way1 transfer
- NX230 · NX02511:25AM3h37Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station03:02PMBrighton, Preston Circus$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Brighton:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Brighton costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 9 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, Preston Circus.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express to go to Brighton by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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