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Compare train and bus for Luton to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. 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 $53, while a train costs an average of $126.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Doncaster:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Doncaster costing on average $126 (€103).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 2h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $126 (€103) compared to roughly $50 (€41) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Doncaster
How to get from Luton to Doncaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Doncaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:45 AM3h50Luton5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:45 AM3h50Luton5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C041995:34 AM2h44Luton station (LUT)8:18 AMDoncaster station (DON)$1271One-way1 transfer
Other options
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W045205:56 AM3h06Luton station (LUT)9:02 AMDoncaster station (DON)$901One-way1 transfer- C22613+C019714:20 AM3h20Luton station (LUT)7:40 AMDoncaster station (DON)$1061One-way1 transfer
- W45537+G801995:43 AM2h59Luton station (LUT)8:42 AMDoncaster station (DON)$1771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Doncaster:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Doncaster costing on average $126 (€103).
Other travel options to Doncaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Doncaster 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 Doncaster station (DON).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Doncaster, Trafford Way.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Doncaster by bus.
- Travel with Hull Trains, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Doncaster by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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