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Compare bus and train for Swindon to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Luton:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Luton costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to Luton
How to get from Swindon to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX444 · NX4228:35 PM3h40Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)12:15 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX444 · NX4228:35 PM3h40Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)12:15 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C50038+
X64131 · TL499900+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross10:00 AM2h55Swindon station (SWI)12:55 PMLuton station (LUT)$371One-way3 transfers
Other options
G88816 · TL499800+
W35211+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross10:19 AM3h05Swindon station (SWI)1:24 PMLuton station (LUT)$371One-way3 transfers
G88830 · TL499600+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C0012311:19 AM3h05Swindon station (SWI)2:24 PMLuton station (LUT)$371One-way3 transfers
X64129 · TL499500+
C33106+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross11:48 AM3h07Swindon station (SWI)2:55 PMLuton station (LUT)$371One-way3 transfers
NX401 · NX23012:45 PM3h10Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)3:55 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
NX401 · NX2305:55 AM3h25Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)9:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
NX401 · NX2303:15 PM3h10Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)6:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Luton:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Luton costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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