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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€53 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Luton
How to get from Nottingham to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
C51244 · C52418Other options
C51553 · C52404
C51595 · C52486
C51636 · C52524
FlixBus · FlixBus
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Luton:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Luton costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with National Express.
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