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Compare train and bus for Luton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 London:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to London costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to London
How to get from Luton to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:05 AM0h50Luton6:55 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:05 AM0h50Luton6:55 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W708018:44 PM0h24Luton station (LUT)9:08 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C042467:56 PM0h27Luton station (LUT)8:23 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$81One-way0 transfers
- C042305:25 PM0h27Luton station (LUT)5:52 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$81One-way0 transfers
- C042284:55 PM0h27Luton station (LUT)5:22 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:05 AM1h25Luton7:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:05 PM0h55Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)6:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 PM0h55Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)10:10 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$71One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Luton to London
The journey from Luton to London is a quick trip, 46-kilometer trip. The journey between these two cities is convenient whether you choose to travel by bus or train. Flights between the two cities are not available. Depending on the mode of transit and time of departure, journey times vary from 40 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes. Key arrival points in London St Pancras train station and Victoria bus station. Bus and train journeys from Luton to London are available 7 days a week.
Luton to London Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Luton to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Luton to London
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Luton to London, and booking in advance helps offset the cost of bus tickets. The bus trip ranges from just over an hour to 1 hour and 40 minutes. Buses from Luton to London do not require any changes and can be a good way to see the landscape along the ride. The bus route is provided by National Express and are offered twice every hour.
Fastest way to travel from Luton to London
Traveling by train is the fastest way to get from Luton to London. Two train companies offer services, including Thameslink and East Midlands. Trains are frequent from Luton to Londn with approximately 10 trains departing every hour. Services are regular, with trains available 24-7 and take anywhere from 36 minutes to 48 minutes to arrive in London.
Most popular way to travel from Luton to London
Taking the train is the most popular option for traveling from Luton to London. Regular trains depart from Luton and arrive at London's St Pancras seven days a week. Traveling by train is especially convenient for travelers, because they are typically offered two to three times an hour starting at 8:14 am until 11:34 pm.
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to London:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to London costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 141 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and London 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 London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Green Line to go to London by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
- 139 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Green Line.
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