How to travel from Wolverhampton to Luton

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Compare bus and train for Wolverhampton to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 $82, while a train costs an average of $91.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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Driving

$91

Average price

$82

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Cheapest

$37

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2h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 25m

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30m

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4h 57m

Average total duration

4h 27m

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2h 1m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Wolverhampton to Luton is a bus with an average price of $82.

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

A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Luton costing on average $91.

The fastest way to travel from Wolverhampton to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Wolverhampton and Luton including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Wolverhampton to Luton among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-54.11. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 2h 1m 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.

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from Wolverhampton to Luton

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

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

  • West Midlands TrainsC17944 · W88043+ThameslinkW32976+Transport for WalesG38544
    5:56 AM5h15
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    11:11 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $681One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsC17944 · W88043+ThameslinkW32976+Transport for WalesG38544
    5:56 AM5h15
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    11:11 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $681One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW34019+West Midlands TrainsY80786 · W88029+East Midlands RailwayC04212
    5:42 AM2h42
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    8:24 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $1361One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34056+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45395
    5:27 AM3h03
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    8:30 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $731One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34262+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Transport for WalesG38544+ThameslinkW45600
    5:56 AM3h14
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    9:10 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $731One-way
    3 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34019+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC41863
    5:42 AM2h59
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    8:41 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Wolverhampton and Luton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Wolverhampton to Luton is a bus with an average price of $82.

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

A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Luton costing on average $91.

The fastest way to travel from Wolverhampton to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 57m.

The distance from Wolverhampton to Luton is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Wolverhampton to Luton is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Wolverhampton station (WVH) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Wolverhampton, Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wolverhampton to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Wolverhampton to Luton:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Wolverhampton 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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