How to travel from Swindon to Luton

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Compare bus and train for Swindon to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $101.

Distance: 62 miles (101 km)

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Driving

$101

Average price

$42

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Cheapest

$27

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 46m

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30m

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2h 56m

Average total duration

2h 26m

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30m

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1h 50m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Luton is a bus with an average price of $42.

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

A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Luton costing on average $101.

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swindon and Luton including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Swindon to Luton among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 46m by train vs 1h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $101 compared to roughly $27 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.

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from Swindon to Luton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM3h05
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    8:05 PMLuton
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM3h05
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    8:05 PMLuton
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW34468+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ThameslinkC02687
    8:40 AM2h18
    Swindon station (SWI)
    10:58 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $461One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW35168+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ThameslinkC02613
    8:21 AM2h22
    Swindon station (SWI)
    10:43 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $491One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34470+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ThameslinkC02674
    9:10 AM2h18
    Swindon station (SWI)
    11:28 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $531One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC42288+East Midlands RailwayC41878+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International
    8:49 AM2h19
    Swindon station (SWI)
    11:08 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $531One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM3h15
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    6:00 PMLuton
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 AM3h35
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    8:05 AMLuton
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 AM2h45
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    6:10 AMLuton
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Swindon 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 Swindon to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swindon and Luton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Luton is a bus with an average price of $42.

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

A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Luton costing on average $101.

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 56m.

The distance from Swindon to Luton is approximately 62 miles (101 km).
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Luton is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swindon to Luton:
  • Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Luton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.

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