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Compare train and bus for Luton to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Northampton:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Northampton costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.80. The journey takes 1h 42m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Northampton
How to get from Luton to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:05 PM1h45Luton7:50 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:05 PM1h45Luton7:50 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX7078:25 AM1h05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station9:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- LM132200 · L12298+
X2943211:01 AM1h44Luton station (LUT)12:45 PMNorthampton station (NMP)€371One-way2 transfers 
VT955700+C22659+L124918:54 AM1h48Luton station (LUT)10:42 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€371One-way2 transfers- LM136700 · L13343+C226749:58 AM1h48Luton station (LUT)11:46 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€371One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:45 PM1h45Luton10:30 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:20 PM1h45Luton4:05 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€91One-way0 transfers
- NX7075:10 PM1h10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station6:20 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Northampton:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Northampton costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Northampton 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 Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Thameslink to go to Northampton by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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