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Compare bus and train for Luton to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Guildford
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Guildford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Guildford:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Guildford costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$21. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 8m 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 Guildford
How to get from Luton to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NXA31 · NX030
7:30 AM 3h35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 11:05 AM Guildford, Egerton Road $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NXA31 · NX030
7:30 AM 3h35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 11:05 AM Guildford, Egerton Road $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- NXA1 · NX030
6:05 PM 3h25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 9:30 PM Guildford, Egerton Road $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- NXA31 · NX030
2:45 PM 3h40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 6:25 PM Guildford, Egerton Road $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA31 · NX030
10:45 AM 3h55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 2:40 PM Guildford, Egerton Road $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Guildford:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Guildford costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Guildford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, London Overground to go to Guildford by train.
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