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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Luton:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Luton costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 20m by train vs 2h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Luton
How to get from Sheffield to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:00 AM4h40Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)7:40 AMLuton$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:00 AM4h40Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)7:40 AMLuton$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W70775 · W70685 · C042298:35 AM2h20Sheffield station (SHF)10:55 AMLuton station (LUT)$891One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C21656+
W329615:32 PM3h09Sheffield station (SHF)8:41 PMLuton station (LUT)$641One-way1 transfer - C21667 · W70683 · C042247:59 AM2h26Sheffield station (SHF)10:25 AMLuton station (LUT)$761One-way2 transfers
- W70820+W454945:00 PM3h01Sheffield station (SHF)8:01 PMLuton station (LUT)$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:15 AM4h45Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)11:00 AMLuton$171One-way0 transfers
- NX564 · NX2309:00 AM4h15Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)1:15 PMLuton, Station Interchange$481One-way1 transfer
- NX564 · NX2309:00 AM4h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)1:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Luton:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Luton costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Luton by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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