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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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to York:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to York costing on average $105 (€86).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
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.
FlixBus1:45 AM4h45Luton6:30 AMYork, Train Station$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:45 AM4h45Luton6:30 AMYork, Train Station$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TL504500 · G88788+
G8022310:02 AM3h01Luton station (LUT)1:03 PMYork station (YRK)$1211One-way2 transfers
Other options
TL504800 · G88774+
G802179:02 AM3h01Luton station (LUT)12:03 PMYork station (YRK)$1211One-way2 transfers
TL504100 · G88816+
G8023512:02 PM3h01Luton station (LUT)3:03 PMYork station (YRK)$1211One-way2 transfers
TL504300 · G88802+
G8022911:02 AM3h01Luton station (LUT)2:03 PMYork station (YRK)$1211One-way2 transfers
NXA1 · NX591 · YC8436:05 AM8h48Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station2:53 PMYork, Station Rd$571One-way2 transfers
NXA31 · NX426 · YC8435:05 AM8h48Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1:53 PMYork, Station Rd$571One-way2 transfers
NXA31 · NX561 · YC84310:45 AM9h01Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station7:46 PMYork, Station Rd$571One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to York:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to York costing on average $105 (€86).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 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, Rail Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to York by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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