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Compare bus and train for York to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from York to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 York to Luton:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Luton costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom York to Luton
How to get from York to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
YC843 · NX426 · NXA11:31 PM8h54York, Station Rd10:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$351One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
YC843 · NX426 · NXA11:31 PM8h54York, Station Rd10:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$351One-way2 transfers
Fastest
C02070+
C419336:17 PM2h53York station (YRK)9:10 PMLuton station (LUT)$731One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C419387:17 PM2h53York station (YRK)10:10 PMLuton station (LUT)$731One-way1 transfer
G80097+
C419428:18 PM3h00York station (YRK)11:18 PMLuton station (LUT)$731One-way1 transfer
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C419366:31 PM3h09York station (YRK)9:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$731One-way1 transfer
YC843 · NX591 · NXA22:31 PM8h59York, Station Rd11:30 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$351One-way2 transfers
YC840 · NX561 · NXA111:51 AM9h09York, Station Rd9:00 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$351One-way2 transfers
YC843 · NX465 · NXA19:12 PM10h48York, Station Rd8:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$361One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Luton:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Luton costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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