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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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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£52 Average Price Cheapest | £106 Average Price | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 45m.
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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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.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 45m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by coach.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Luton by train.
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