How to travel from Luton to Bristol

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Compare bus and train 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 $14. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 98 miles (158 km)

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$22

Average price

Cheapest

$88

Average price

4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 24m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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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
02:00PM4h50
Luton
06:50PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$171One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:00PM4h50
Luton
06:50PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$171One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ThameslinkW59518+Tfl RailG24739+Great Western RailP29860
08:43AM2h52
Luton station (LUT)
11:35AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$851One-way
2 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkW59419+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22654
08:59AM2h59
Luton station (LUT)
11:58AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$591One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW59330+Tfl RailG23359+Great Western RailP22653
08:01AM2h57
Luton station (LUT)
10:58AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$851One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW59422+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22624 · P23199
09:29AM2h59
Luton station (LUT)
12:28PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1381One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:20AM5h45
Luton
09:05AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$191One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA31 · NX040
09:45AM5h00
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
02:45PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:50PM5h15
Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
11:05PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$291One-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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bristol costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from Luton to Bristol is approximately 98 miles (158 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Bristol is:
  • Around 22 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Bristol:
  • 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).
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 Rail to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus 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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