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Compare bus and train for Luton to Salisbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Salisbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m 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 | 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 Salisbury:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Salisbury costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€48) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-21.28 (€-17.32). The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 1m 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.
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How to get from Luton to Salisbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Salisbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:56 AM2h47Luton1:43 PMSalisbury$991One-way0 transfers
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10:56 AM2h47Luton1:43 PMSalisbury$991One-way0 transfers
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10:56 AM2h47Luton1:43 PMSalisbury$991One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Salisbury:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Salisbury costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Salisbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Salisbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Salisbury station (SAL).
- Travel with National Express to go to Salisbury by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Salisbury by train.
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