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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €64.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Oxford to Luton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Oxford to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Luton.

There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Luton including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Luton from Oxford is by taking a bus, which costs on average $24 (€22).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Oxford to Luton:
Taking a bus costs $25 (€22) less than taking a train, which costs on average $49 (€44) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Luton from Oxford is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 6 min of travel time.
The distance from Oxford to Luton is approximately 37 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Luton is:
- 35 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Luton from Oxford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Oxford to Luton:
- Most travelers take a bus from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to Luton, Station Interchange.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Oxford to Luton:
- You can take a bus from Oxford to Luton with National Express or Redline. Cheap tickets can be found for $24 (€22) with National Express from Oxford to Luton.
- You can travel to Luton from Oxford by train with Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways or first_great_western. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $49 (€44) with Great Western Rail from Oxford to Luton.
Yes, there are direct routes from Oxford to Luton with the following travel companies:
- You can find 14 direct buses per day to Luton with.
Direct services to Luton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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