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from Birmingham to Luton

You can get from Birmingham to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Birmingham to Luton on 24 Jan we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

17:15Birmingham, Coach Station3h00 20:15Luton, Bus Station
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£181One-way
Cheapest
17:15Birmingham, Coach Station3h00 20:15Luton, Bus Station
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£181One-way
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09:30Birmingham, Coach Station3h00 12:30Luton, Bus Station
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£191One-way
06:35Birmingham, Coach Station3h25 10:00Luton, Bus Station
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£181One-way
15:00Birmingham, Coach Station3h00 18:00Luton, Bus Station
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£231One-way

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Mon
24 Jan
£76Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Tue
25 Jan
£76Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Thu
27 Jan
£45Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Fri
28 Jan
£38East Midlands Railway
£18National Express

Travel Information from Birmingham to Luton

distanceDistance75 miles (121 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach or train
priceTicket price range£21 - £56
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £21 • 2 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeCoach • £21 • 2 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Avanti West Coast

Travel 75 miles (121 km) by coach or train to Luton from Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a coach is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £21. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Birmingham to Luton.

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FAQs

What are my Birmingham to Luton travel options?

There are 2 ways to travel to Luton from Birmingham including taking a coach or train.

What is the cheapest way from Birmingham to Luton?

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Luton. Tickets for a coach cost on average £21.

This is compared to other travel options to Luton:

A coach is £35 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Luton costing on average £56.

What is the fastest way to get to Luton from Birmingham?

The fastest way from Birmingham to Luton is by coach with an average journey time of 2 h 10 min.

Other travel options between Birmingham and Luton can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 2 h 18 min.

How many miles are between Birmingham and Luton

The Birmingham to Luton distance is approximately 75 miles (121 km).

How many scheduled departures are there a day from Birmingham to Luton?

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Luton is:

  • 3 coaches a day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

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

When going from Birmingham to Luton, where do I depart from Birmingham and where do I arrive in Luton?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Birmingham to Luton:

  • Coaches from Birmingham to Luton most often leave from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly leave from Birmingham New Street and tend to arrive in Luton.

Which travel companies can help me find a way to get from Birmingham to Luton?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • National Express can get you to Luton by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with National Express from Birmingham to Luton for £21 on Omio.
  • Avanti West Coast can take you to Luton by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Birmingham to Luton for £56.

What other popular destinations should I add to my itinerary for my trip to Luton from Birmingham?

Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Luton often also extend their holiday to go to London, Manchester or Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

How far in advance should I buy my Birmingham to Luton ticket online to get the best deals?

When planning your trip between Birmingham and Luton, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Coach tickets are costing £21 one way on average.
  • Train tickets are costing on average £56 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Birmingham and Luton online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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