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Compare bus and train for Luton to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. 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 €36, while a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€57 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Rugby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Rugby:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Rugby costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€39. The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Rugby
How to get from Luton to Rugby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Rugby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:20 PM 4h50 Luton 6:10 PM Rugby €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:20 PM 4h50 Luton 6:10 PM Rugby €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:20 PM 4h05 Luton 9:25 PM Rugby €57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Rugby:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Rugby costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Rugby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Rugby station (RUG).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink to go to Rugby by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Rugby by bus.
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