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Compare bus and train for Slough to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€28 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Slough to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Slough to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Luton:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Luton costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€17. The journey takes 1h 19m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Slough to Luton
How to get from Slough to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Slough to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:50 PM 1h00 Slough 8:50 PM Luton €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:50 PM 1h00 Slough 8:50 PM Luton €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:50 PM 1h00 Slough 8:50 PM Luton €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

7:35 PM 1h00 Slough 8:35 PM Luton €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:42 AM 3h23 Slough 8:05 AM Luton €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:15 PM 3h55 Slough 8:10 PM Luton €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Luton:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Luton costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Thameslink, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway to go to Luton by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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