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Compare bus, train, and flight for Plymouth to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €73, while a flight costs an average of €434.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€73 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price | €434 Average price | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Plymouth to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Luton:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Luton costing on average €100.
A bus is €361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Luton costing on average €434.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€3. The journey takes 6h 34m versus 4h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Luton
How to get from Plymouth to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM 9h10 Plymouth, Coach Station 12:40 AM Luton €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM 9h10 Plymouth, Coach Station 12:40 AM Luton €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G14921+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C418888:16 AM 4h24 Plymouth station (PLY) 12:40 PM Luton station (LUT) €112 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
W34562+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C418939:15 AM 4h25 Plymouth station (PLY) 1:40 PM Luton station (LUT) €91 1 One-way 2 transfers
W34572+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C4190511:15 AM 4h25 Plymouth station (PLY) 3:40 PM Luton station (LUT) €91 1 One-way 2 transfers
W34566+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C4189910:13 AM 4h27 Plymouth station (PLY) 2:40 PM Luton station (LUT) €91 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM 8h06 Plymouth, Coach Station 8:05 AM Luton €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX501 · NX2306:35 AM 8h10 Plymouth, Coach Station 2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station €57 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX504 · NX23012:10 PM 7h50 Plymouth, Coach Station 8:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station €65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Luton:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Luton costing on average €100.
A bus is €361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Luton costing on average €434.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Luton as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, easyJet to go to Luton by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Luton by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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