How to travel from Luton to Leicester

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Travel Information between Luton and Leicester

Distance60 miles (97 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$14 - $16
Cheapest modeBus • $14 (€13) • 2 h
Fastest modeTrain • $16 (€14) • 56 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or East Midlands Trains

Take a train or bus to travel 60 miles (97 km) to Leicester from Luton. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Luton to Leicester.

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from Luton to Leicester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX230
08:15AM2h00
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
10:15AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX230
08:15AM2h00
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
10:15AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY07643 · Y07171
04:40PM1h04
Luton station (LUT)
05:44PMLeicester station (LEI)
$361One-way
1 transfer

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY07607 · Y07139
10:40AM1h05
Luton station (LUT)
11:45AMLeicester station (LEI)
$501One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY07605 · Y07136
10:10AM1h06
Luton station (LUT)
11:16AMLeicester station (LEI)
$501One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY07641 · Y07170
04:10PM1h07
Luton station (LUT)
05:17PMLeicester station (LEI)
$361One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX230
11:45AM2h10
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
01:55PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$301One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX240
10:25AM2h00
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:25PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$391One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX230
09:25AM2h05
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
11:30AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Leicester.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel to Leicester from Luton including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Leicester from Luton is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€13).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Luton to Leicester:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $16 (€14) from Luton to Leicester.

The quickest way to travel between Luton and Leicester is by train, which takes on average 56 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h of travel time.

The distance is approximately 60 miles (97 km) from Luton to Leicester.

The average frequency per day from Luton to Leicester is:

  • 16 buses per day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Luton to Leicester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Luton to Leicester:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Luton, Station Interchange and arrive in Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Luton and arrive in Leicester.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Luton to Leicester:

  • You can go to Leicester from Luton by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $26 (€23) with National Express from Luton to Leicester on Omio.
  • You can travel by train between Luton and Leicester with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains, and you can find East Midlands Trains Luton to Leicester tickets for $16 (€14) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Luton to Leicester with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with National Express with 10 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leicester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Luton and Leicester.

Omio customers who travel from Luton to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham or Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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