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How to travel from Oxford to Luton

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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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€26

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€67

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2h 30m

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2h 33m

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2h 3m

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from Oxford to Luton

How to get from Oxford to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Oxford to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX737
11:40AM1h55
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
01:35PMLuton, Station Interchange
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX737
11:40AM1h55
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
01:35PMLuton, Station Interchange
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX737
04:05AM1h45
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
05:50AMLuton, Station Interchange
$331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP22845+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52619
09:32AM2h08
Oxford station (OXF)
11:40AMLuton station (LUT)
$831One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP22686+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52457
09:00AM2h10
Oxford station (OXF)
11:10AMLuton station (LUT)
$831One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP22688+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52614
09:59AM2h11
Oxford station (OXF)
12:10PMLuton station (LUT)
$831One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX737
11:40AM2h05
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
01:45PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$331One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX737
08:00AM2h05
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
10:05AMLuton, Station Interchange
$331One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX737
08:00AM2h15
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
10:15AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$331One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

Many of our customers traveling from Oxford to Luton don't make Luton their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Luton are London, Stansted Mountfitchet, Birmingham or Longford, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Luton to any of these top destinations today!

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