How to travel from Peterborough to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Peterborough to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 $51, and a train costs an average of $33.

Distance: 48 miles (78 km)

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$88

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$84

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2h 8m

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1h 38m

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2h 58m

Average total duration

2h 28m

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London North Eastern Railway

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from Peterborough to Luton

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

Our recommendation

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

  • ThameslinkW59286+East Midlands RailwayC52457
    8:53 AM2h17
    Peterborough station (PBO)
    11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ThameslinkW59286+East Midlands RailwayC52457
    8:53 AM2h17
    Peterborough station (PBO)
    11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11956+ThameslinkG84471+East Midlands RailwayC51865
    8:50 AM1h50
    Peterborough station (PBO)
    10:40 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $941One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • ThameslinkG83660+East Midlands RailwayC51865
    8:23 AM2h17
    Peterborough station (PBO)
    10:40 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC40660+East Midlands RailwayC52457
    9:08 AM2h02
    Peterborough station (PBO)
    11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC40741+ThameslinkW59510
    8:28 AM1h59
    Peterborough station (PBO)
    10:27 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Peterborough and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Peterborough to Luton is a train with an average price of $33 (€26).

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

A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Peterborough to Luton costing on average $51 (€41).

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

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 42m.

The distance from Peterborough to Luton is approximately 48 miles (78 km).
The average frequency per day from Peterborough to Luton is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and arrive in Stevenage, A602 (Stevenage Railway Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Peterborough to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Peterborough to Luton:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Peterborough to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. 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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