How to travel from Northampton to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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€21

Average price

Cheapest

€34

Average price

1h 56m

Average total duration

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1h 26m

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30m

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1h 58m

Average total duration

1h 28m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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from Northampton to Luton

How to get from Northampton to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Northampton to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

West Midlands TrainsW05693 · P05866+ThameslinkW59546
10:18AM1h53
Northampton station (NMP)
12:11PMLuton station (LUT)
$451One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

West Midlands TrainsW05693 · P05866+ThameslinkW59546
10:18AM1h53
Northampton station (NMP)
12:11PMLuton station (LUT)
$451One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

West Midlands TrainsW05729 · P05872+East Midlands TrainsC52404
01:18PM1h37
Northampton station (NMP)
02:55PMLuton station (LUT)
$451One-way
2 transfers

Other options

West Midlands TrainsW05679 · P05864+ThameslinkW59538
09:18AM1h53
Northampton station (NMP)
11:11AMLuton station (LUT)
$451One-way
2 transfers
West Midlands TrainsW05705 · P05868+ThameslinkW59554
11:18AM1h53
Northampton station (NMP)
01:11PMLuton station (LUT)
$451One-way
2 transfers
West Midlands TrainsW05717 · P05870+ThameslinkW59562
12:18PM1h53
Northampton station (NMP)
02:11PMLuton station (LUT)
$451One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Northampton to Luton

Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Northampton to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Northampton and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to Luton is a bus with an average price of $25 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Luton:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Luton costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Northampton to Luton is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 34m.

The distance from Northampton to Luton is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Northampton to Luton is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Northampton to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Northampton to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Northampton to Luton:
  • 17 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Northampton to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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