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Compare bus and train for Luton to York
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, while a train costs an average of €100.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to York
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to York:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to York costing on average €100.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 6h 39m versus 3h 11m 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 York
How to get from Luton to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:45 AM 4h45 Luton 5:30 AM York €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:45 AM 4h45 Luton 5:30 AM York €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:45 AM 4h45 Luton 5:30 AM York €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:40 AM 9h09 Luton 3:49 PM York €34 1 One-way 0 transfers11:45 AM 8h25 Luton 8:10 PM York €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to York:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to York costing on average €100.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry to go to York by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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