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Compare bus, flight, and train for Luton to Chester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč1051 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč1051, while a flight costs an average of Kč11281.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč11281 Average price | Kč2558 Average price | Kč1051 Average price Cheapest | Kč1575 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Chester:
A bus is Kč1507 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Chester costing on average Kč2558.
A bus is Kč10230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Chester costing on average Kč11281.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (2h 49m by train vs 3h 9m by car). Tickets start at around Kč2558 compared to roughly Kč1575 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Chester:
A bus is Kč1507 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Chester costing on average Kč2558.
A bus is Kč10230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Chester costing on average Kč11281.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Chester as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Lumo, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Chester by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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