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Compare train and bus for Luton to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m 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 Croydon:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Croydon costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
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How to get from Luton to Croydon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:13 AM1h05Luton9:18 AMCroydon$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:13 AM1h05Luton9:18 AMCroydon$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:13 AM1h05Luton9:18 AMCroydon$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:30 AM2h17Luton7:47 AMCroydon$191One-way0 transfers
- 9:29 AM1h15Luton10:44 AMCroydon$191One-way0 transfers
- 8:43 AM1h47Luton10:30 AMCroydon$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Croydon:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Croydon costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Croydon 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 East Croydon (ECR).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Croydon by train.
- Travel with Green Line, Arriva UK to go to Croydon by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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