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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 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Peterborough to Luton
How to get from Peterborough to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C524578:53 AM2h17Peterborough station (PBO)11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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C524578:53 AM2h17Peterborough station (PBO)11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C518658:50 AM1h50Peterborough station (PBO)10:40 AMLuton station (LUT)$941One-way2 transfers
Other options
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C518658:23 AM2h17Peterborough station (PBO)10:40 AMLuton station (LUT)$761One-way1 transfer
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C524579:08 AM2h02Peterborough station (PBO)11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)$1181One-way1 transfer
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W595108:28 AM1h59Peterborough station (PBO)10:27 AMLuton station (LUT)$1191One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Peterborough to Luton
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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).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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