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Compare train and bus for Luton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX230Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
C51865 · Y12205Other options
C52619 · Y12211
C52457 · Y12208
C52294 · Y12197
NX230
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Leicester:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Leicester costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Leicester by train.
- 26 direct buses per day with National Express.
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