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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 17 Oct 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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£211One-way
Cheapest
17:15Birmingham, Coach Station3h00 20:15Luton, Bus Station
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£211One-way
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09:30Birmingham, Coach Station3h00 12:30Luton, Bus Station
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£211One-way
15:00Birmingham, Coach Station3h00 18:00Luton, Bus Station
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£211One-way
07:05Birmingham, Coach Station2h55 10:00Luton, Bus Station
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£221One-way

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Sat
16 Oct
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£22National Express
Sun
17 Oct
£38Cross Country
£21National Express
Mon
18 Oct
£80Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Tue
19 Oct
£61Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Wed
20 Oct
£61Avanti West Coast
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Thu
21 Oct
£80Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Fri
22 Oct
£57Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Sat
23 Oct
£38Cross Country
£18National Express
Sun
24 Oct
£37
£18National Express
Mon
25 Oct
£49Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Tue
26 Oct
£90Cross Country
£18National Express
Wed
27 Oct
£49Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Thu
28 Oct
£49Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Fri
29 Oct
£41Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Sat
30 Oct
£37Cross Country
£18National Express
Sun
31 Oct
£23Chiltern Railways
£16National Express
Mon
1 Nov
£53Avanti West Coast
£16National Express
Tue
2 Nov
£53Avanti West Coast
£17National Express
Thu
4 Nov
£32Avanti West Coast
£18National Express

Travel Information to Luton from Birmingham

distanceDistance75 miles (121 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach or train
priceTicket price range£21 - £37
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £21 • 2 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £37 • 2 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Cross Country

Take a coach or train to travel 75 miles (121 km) to Luton from Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 30 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 Cross Country among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Birmingham to Luton.

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FAQs
How do I travel between Birmingham and Luton?

There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to Luton: coach or train.

How do I get from Birmingham to Luton the cheapest way?

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 journey is usually £16 less than a journey to Luton by train, which costs on average £37 for the same trip.

What is the fastest way from Birmingham to Luton?

The fastest way from Birmingham to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 30 min.

Other travel options from Birmingham to Luton can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Luton by coach can take on average 2 h 45 min.

What is the distance from Birmingham to Luton?

The distance between Birmingham and Luton is around 75 miles (121 km).

How many services a day are there from Birmingham to Luton?

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Luton is:

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

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

Where do people depart from and arrive in when travelling from Birmingham to Luton?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Birmingham to Luton:

  • Most travellers board their coach from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, Bus Station.
  • Most travellers board their train from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Luton.
Which travel operators can get me from Birmingham to Luton?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Luton:

  • You can go to Luton from Birmingham by coach with National Express. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £21 with National Express from Birmingham to Luton on Omio.
  • You can travel between Birmingham and Luton by train with Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £37 with Cross Country from Birmingham to Luton.
What other destinations are worth visiting after travelling from Birmingham to Luton?
Many of our customers travelling from Birmingham to Luton don't make Luton their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are London, Manchester or Bristol, either of which you could add to your Birmingham and Luton trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Luton to any of these top destinations today!
How far in advance should I purchase 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 book and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Coach tickets are costing £21 one way on average.
  • Train tickets are costing on average £37 one way.

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

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