How to travel from Luton to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Luton to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $33.

Distance: 98 miles (158 km)

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$20

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Cheapest

$73

Average price

$54

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

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2h 54m

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2h 24m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bristol:

A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bristol costing on average $73 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Luton to Bristol among Omio's users.

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from Luton to Bristol

How to get from Luton to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Luton to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 PM3h30
    Luton
    5:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 PM3h30
    Luton
    5:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayG14957+ThameslinkW45523+Elizabeth lineC38335
    9:13 AM2h45
    Luton station (LUT)
    11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $681One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG14958+ThameslinkW45545+Elizabeth lineC38422
    10:13 AM2h46
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:59 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $641One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34680+Elizabeth lineC38278+ThameslinkW45520
    8:43 AM2h52
    Luton station (LUT)
    11:35 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $681One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34686+Elizabeth lineC38380+ThameslinkW45525
    9:43 AM2h52
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $681One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 PM3h44
    Luton
    11:59 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 AM3h45
    Luton
    1:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 AM3h50
    Luton
    9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bristol:

A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bristol costing on average $73 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

The distance from Luton to Bristol is approximately 98 miles (158 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Bristol is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Bristol:
  • Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Bristol by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.
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