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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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Luton:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Luton costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $14 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11 (-€9). The journey takes 1h 21m versus 52m 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 Northampton to Luton
How to get from Northampton to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:35 AM 1h35 Northampton 1:10 PM Luton $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:35 AM 1h35 Northampton 1:10 PM Luton $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:40 PM 1h30 Northampton 7:10 PM Luton $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:55 PM 1h30 Northampton 3:25 PM Luton $25 1 One-way 0 transfers4:10 PM 1h30 Northampton 5:40 PM Luton $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Luton:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Luton costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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