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 $26. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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$33

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$74

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2h 30m

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2h 34m

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2h 4m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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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
    11:40 AM1h55
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    1:35 PMLuton, Station Interchange
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX737
    6:50 PM1h55
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    8:45 PMLuton, Station Interchange
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX737
    4:05 AM1h45
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    5:50 AMLuton, Station Interchange
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Chiltern RailwaysL02396+TubeTube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW59514
    8:03 AM2h54
    Oxford station (OXF)
    10:57 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP22688+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC52614
    9:59 AM2h11
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $501One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP22845+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC52619
    9:32 AM2h08
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:40 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $511One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX737
    8:00 AM2h05
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    10:05 AMLuton, Station Interchange
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX737
    11:40 AM2h05
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    1:45 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX737
    8:00 AM2h15
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    10:15 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    $361One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Luton is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Luton:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Luton costing on average $39 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Luton is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 8m.

The distance from Oxford to Luton is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Luton is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Redline to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, first_great_western to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oxford to Luton:
  • 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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