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Compare train and bus for Luton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€47 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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