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4.6Travel Information between Luton and London
 Distance | 28 miles (45 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $16 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 26 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 26 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or East Midlands Trains |
Travel 28 miles (45 km) by train or bus from Luton to London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Luton to London.
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The best way to travel from Luton to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Luton to London
Travel to London 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 London.
You can get from Luton to London 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to London from Luton is by taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Luton to London:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $16 (€15) from Luton to London.
The fastest way to get to London from Luton is by train with an average travel time of 26 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Getting to London by bus takes 1 h 10 min on average.
The distance from Luton to London is approximately 28 miles (45 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to London is:
- Around 65 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Luton to London 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 from Luton to London:
- Buses mostly leave from Luton, Station Interchange and tend to arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains from Luton to London most often leave from Luton and arrive in London St Pancras International.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Luton to London:
- You can travel to London from Luton by bus with National Express or Arriva UK. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€15) with National Express from Luton to London.
- You can travel to London from Luton by train with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $9 (€8) with East Midlands Trains from Luton to London.
Yes, there are direct routes from Luton to London with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 60 direct buses a day to London with National Express or Arriva UK.
- You can find 11 direct trains per day to London with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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