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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 an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 bus costs an average of $47, while a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Bristol:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bristol costing on average $83 (€70).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€39) compared to roughly $53 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 3h 24m versus 2h 24m 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 Bristol
How to get from Luton to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM3h44Luton11:59 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM3h44Luton11:59 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W45523+G14957+
C383359:13 AM2h45Luton station (LUT)11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$671One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W45545+G14958+C3842210:13 AM2h46Luton station (LUT)12:59 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$361One-way2 transfers
- W32976+G14960+C3850511:13 AM2h50Luton station (LUT)2:03 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$361One-way2 transfers
- W45537+G14951+C383375:43 AM2h53Luton station (LUT)8:36 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$361One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM3h45Luton1:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM3h50Luton9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM4h15Luton2:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bristol:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bristol costing on average $83 (€70).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 27 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
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