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Compare train and bus for Luton to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Norwich:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Norwich costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 3h 38m versus 2h 12m 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 Norwich
How to get from Luton to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:45 PM 6h00 Luton 6:45 PM Norwich $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

12:45 PM 6h00 Luton 6:45 PM Norwich $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:10 PM 4h25 Luton 12:35 AM Norwich $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:05 AM 4h35 Luton 12:40 PM Norwich $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:05 AM 4h35 Luton 1:40 PM Norwich $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Norwich:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Norwich costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Norwich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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