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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Crawley
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Crawley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Crawley:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Crawley costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15. The journey takes 1h 33m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Crawley
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 PM 3h40 Luton 5:40 PM Crawley $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:00 PM 3h40 Luton 5:40 PM Crawley $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:00 PM 3h40 Luton 5:40 PM Crawley $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Crawley:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Crawley costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 16 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 FlixBus to go to Crawley by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern to go to Crawley by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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