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Compare bus and train for Norwich to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Norwich to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Luton:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Luton costing on average $67 (€57).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $35 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1 (-€1). The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 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 Norwich to Luton
How to get from Norwich to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:10 AM 3h00 Norwich, University Of East Anglia 5:10 AM Luton $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:10 AM 3h00 Norwich, University Of East Anglia 5:10 AM Luton $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P01279+
C37322+
W455491:00 PM 2h57 Norwich station (NRW) 3:57 PM Luton station (LUT) $55 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- P67116+C37345+W45415
2:00 PM 2h57 Norwich station (NRW) 4:57 PM Luton station (LUT) $65 1 One-way 2 transfers - P01270+C37296+W45536
12:00 PM 2h57 Norwich station (NRW) 2:57 PM Luton station (LUT) $65 1 One-way 2 transfers - P01275+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+
C4190512:30 PM 3h10 Norwich station (NRW) 3:40 PM Luton station (LUT) $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
12:35 AM 3h00 Norwich, University Of East Anglia 3:35 AM Luton $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:00 AM 3h10 Norwich, Bus Station 5:10 AM Luton $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:45 AM 3h10 Norwich, University Of East Anglia 6:55 AM Luton $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Luton:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Luton costing on average $67 (€57).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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