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Compare train and bus for Luton to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 $51, while a train costs an average of $111.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Leeds:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Leeds costing on average $111.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 4h 53m versus 2h 55m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Leeds
How to get from Luton to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:05 PM5h50Luton11:55 PMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:05 PM5h50Luton11:55 PMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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W4538410:29 AM3h20Luton station (LUT)1:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)$731One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C02071+W329669:29 AM3h21Luton station (LUT)12:50 PMLeeds station (LDS)$731One-way1 transfer
- G08106+W3296410:59 AM3h22Luton station (LUT)2:21 PMLeeds station (LDS)$731One-way1 transfer
- G08095+W329518:59 AM3h25Luton station (LUT)12:24 PMLeeds station (LDS)$731One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:45 PM5h40Luton2:25 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM5h55Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)3:05 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM5h55Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)2:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Leeds:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Leeds costing on average $111.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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