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Compare train and bus for Luton to Crawley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Crawley:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Crawley costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.43. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Luton to Crawley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Crawley is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:44 PM1h25Luton10:09 PMCrawley$621One-way1 transfer
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- 8:44 PM1h25Luton10:09 PMCrawley$621One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8:44 PM1h25Luton10:09 PMCrawley$621One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 7:56 PM1h29Luton9:25 PMCrawley$621One-way1 transfer
- 6:55 PM1h30Luton8:25 PMCrawley$621One-way1 transfer
- 9:55 PM1h30Luton11:25 PMCrawley$621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Crawley:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Crawley costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Crawley 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, east_midlands_trains to go to Crawley by train.
- 14 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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