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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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m 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 |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Luton:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Luton costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€32). The journey takes 5h 3m versus 3h 14m 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 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.
FlixBus11:45 PM4h50York, Train Station4:35 AMLuton$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:45 PM4h50York, Train Station4:35 AMLuton$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C418798:18 AM2h52York station (YRK)11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)$2711One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C01939+
W329529:31 AM3h09York station (YRK)12:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$741One-way1 transfer - C01925+W3296810:31 AM3h09York station (YRK)1:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$741One-way1 transfer
- C01934+W3295011:31 AM3h09York station (YRK)2:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$741One-way1 transfer
- YC843 · NX591 · NXA22:31 PM8h59York, Station Rd11:30 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$331One-way2 transfers
- YC843 · NX426 · NXA19:18 AM9h02York, Station Rd6:20 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$331One-way2 transfers
- YC843 · NX561 · NX4405:26 PM9h24York, Station Rd2:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$331One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Luton:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Luton costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 8 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, Station Rd and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Luton by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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