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Compare train and bus for Margate to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Luton 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 30m. 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 $48.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Margate to Luton:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Luton costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $42 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 Margate to Luton
How to get from Margate to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Margate to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM5h20Margate5:20 PMLuton$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:00 PM5h20Margate5:20 PMLuton$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:55 AM5h10Margate11:05 AMLuton$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:00 AM5h20Margate4:20 PMLuton$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Luton:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Luton costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Luton by train.
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