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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. 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 $45, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Luton:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Luton costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€38) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$28 (-€23). The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 22m 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.
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How to get from Oxford to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM2h35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station8:35 AMLuton$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM2h35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station8:35 AMLuton$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX73712:50 AM1h45Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station2:35 AMLuton, Station Interchange$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International9:32 AM2h08Oxford station (OXF)11:40 AMLuton station (LUT)$551One-way2 transfers - W34867+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
W329399:59 AM2h11Oxford station (OXF)12:10 PMLuton station (LUT)$551One-way2 transfers - W34863+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W329459:00 AM2h10Oxford station (OXF)11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)$681One-way2 transfers
- UCX5 · NX23010:30 PM3h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1:35 AMLuton, Station Interchange$311One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX23011:50 AM3h20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station3:10 PMLuton, Station Interchange$331One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX2408:50 AM3h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station11:55 AMLuton, Station Interchange$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Luton:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Luton costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 40 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express.
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