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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 an average ticket price of NOK 435 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. 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 NOK 435, while a train costs an average of NOK 831.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 435 Average price Cheapest | NOK 831 Average price | NOK 242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Swindon to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Luton:
A bus is NOK 396 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Luton costing on average NOK 831.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
Tickets start at around NOK 435 compared to roughly NOK 242 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 192. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 1h 50m 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 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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:00 PM 3h05 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 8:05 PM Luton NOK 182 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:00 PM 3h05 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 8:05 PM Luton NOK 182 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
NX401 · NX2315:29 AM 2h41 Swindon, Queen's Drive 8:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station NOK 961 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:05 PM 3h40 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 3:45 PM Luton NOK 182 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:15 PM 4h00 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 10:15 PM Luton NOK 182 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:45 PM 4h15 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 7:00 PM Luton NOK 182 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Luton:
A bus is NOK 396 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Luton costing on average NOK 831.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Luton by train.
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