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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 $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
9:10 PM8h40Luton5:50 AMLeeds$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:10 PM8h40Luton5:50 AMLeeds$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 PM6h15Luton4:15 AMLeeds$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:35 PM9h05Luton9:40 PMLeeds$281One-way0 transfers
9:25 PM7h25Luton4:50 AMLeeds$351One-way0 transfers
10:45 AM6h40Luton5:25 PMLeeds$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Leeds:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Leeds costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 8 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Leeds by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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