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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30m

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2h 34m

Average total duration

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
11:40AM1h55
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)
$491One-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)
$491One-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)
$651One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX737
08:00AM2h05
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
10:05AMLuton, Station Interchange
$331One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX737
11:40AM2h05
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
01:45PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$371One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressUCX5 · NX240
09:20AM3h10
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
12:30PMLuton, Station Interchange
$351One-way
1 transfer

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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 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 Rail, 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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