How to travel from Luton to Horley

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Compare train and bus for Luton to Horley

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Horley 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 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 49 miles (80 km)

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$19

Average price

Cheapest

$29

Average price

$25

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 58m

Average total duration

2h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

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Thameslink

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

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The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Horley is a train with an average price of $36.

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Horley:

A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Horley costing on average $38.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Horley including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Luton to Horley among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.10. The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Luton to Horley

How to get from Luton to Horley by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Luton to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    10:05 AM2h15
    Luton
    12:20 PMHorley
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:05 AM2h15
    Luton
    12:20 PMHorley
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:05 AM2h15
    Luton
    12:20 PMHorley
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    9:30 PM4h25
    Luton
    1:55 AMHorley
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:25 PM2h15
    Luton
    11:40 PMHorley
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    11:05 PM3h40
    Luton
    2:45 AMHorley
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Horley

Travel to Horley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Horley.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Horley including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Horley is a train with an average price of $36.

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Horley:

A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Horley costing on average $38.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Luton to Horley is approximately 49 miles (80 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Horley is:
  • Around 37 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Horley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Horley:
  • 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 North.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Horley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
  • Travel with Thameslink to go to Horley by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Horley:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Horley often also extend their vacation to go to Longford, London, Oxford, Brighton, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Horley and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Horley to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are generally sufficient to explore Horley, as it serves primarily as a convenient base for nearby attractions and Gatwick Airport.

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