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Compare bus and train 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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Luton:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Luton costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
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 · FlixBus8:20 AM4h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:25 PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM3h30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station6:00 AMLuton$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C51244 · C5241810:50 AM1h35Nottingham station (NOT)12:25 PMLuton station (LUT)$511One-way1 transfer
Other options
C51641 · C514679:50 AM1h35Nottingham station (NOT)11:25 AMLuton station (LUT)$621One-way1 transfer
C51580 · C5250910:12 AM1h43Nottingham station (NOT)11:55 AMLuton station (LUT)$621One-way1 transfer
C51607 · C514379:12 AM1h43Nottingham station (NOT)10:55 AMLuton station (LUT)$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM4h20Nottingham, University of Nottingham12:25 PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)$321One-way1 transfer
NX2309:10 AM3h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:15 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$521One-way0 transfers
NX2308:15 AM3h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Luton:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Luton costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train 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 East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express.
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