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Compare train and bus for Luton to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Nottingham:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Nottingham costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (1h 29m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $63 (€53) compared to roughly $35 (€30) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Nottingham
How to get from Luton to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM 4h40 Luton 10:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:05 AM 4h40 Luton 10:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C41858 · W70852
7:43 AM 1h26 Luton station (LUT) 9:09 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $118 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C41942 · C21766
11:16 PM 2h43 Luton station (LUT) 1:59 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $52 1 One-way 1 transfer - C41905 · C21650
3:40 PM 1h28 Luton station (LUT) 5:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $61 1 One-way 1 transfer - C41893 · C21651
1:40 PM 1h28 Luton station (LUT) 3:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:10 PM 4h40 Luton 1:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $24 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:10 PM 5h10 Luton 2:20 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham $24 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:15 PM 4h15 Luton 12:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Nottingham:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Nottingham costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Nottingham 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 Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 14 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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