How to get to Luton from Aberystwyth

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Compare train and coach for Aberystwyth to Luton

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Aberystwyth to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a train costs an average of £106.

Distance: 257 km

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£52

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7h 45m

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The cheapest way to travel from Aberystwyth to Luton is a coach with an average price of £52.

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

A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Luton costing on average £106.

The fastest way to travel from Aberystwyth to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Aberystwyth and Luton including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.15. The journey takes 7h 15m versus 4h 22m 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.

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FAQs: Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Aberystwyth and Luton including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Aberystwyth to Luton is a coach with an average price of £52.

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

A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Luton costing on average £106.

The fastest way to travel from Aberystwyth to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 45m.

The Aberystwyth to Luton distance is approximately 257 km.
The average frequency per day from Aberystwyth to Luton is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberystwyth and Luton as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aberystwyth to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aberystwyth station (AYW) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aberystwyth to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Luton by coach.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Luton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Aberystwyth 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.

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