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Compare train and coach for London to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.

Distance: 46 km

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1h 36m

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from London to Luton

How to get to Luton from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from London to Luton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:400h45
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
12:25Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
£61One-way
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Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:000h40
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
07:40Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
£61One-way
0 changes

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsC51648
09:000h27
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:27Luton station (LUT)
£111One-way
0 changes

Other options

ThameslinkW59277
09:210h36
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:57Luton station (LUT)
£111One-way
0 changes
ThameslinkG83629
09:030h50
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:53Luton station (LUT)
£111One-way
0 changes
ThameslinkW59276
08:510h40
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:31Luton station (LUT)
£111One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
11:001h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:25Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
£61One-way
0 changes
Terravision (2)LTN
10:311h20
London, Marble Arch
11:51Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£151One-way
0 changes
Terravision (2)LTN
10:111h20
London, Marble Arch
11:31Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£151One-way
0 changes

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How to Travel from London to Luton

If you need to catch a plane from Luton Airport, or you just want to visit the town itself, it's easy to travel from London to Luton. Located less than 35 miles apart, the journey from London to Luton is popular with travelers in the UK and convenient by either bus or train. The train is usually the quickest option, with direct journeys from either London St Pancras train station taking as little as 20 minutes to reach Luton's train station. Travel by bus will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from London Victoria Coach Station to London Luton Airport.

What is the best way to travel from London to Luton?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Luton

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Luton. National Express coaches that travel from London to Luton depart from London's Victoria Coach station. Services are direct and take just over an hour to arrive at Luton's bus station. Almost 50 National Express coaches travel from London to Luton per day, with the first departing London at 12:05 a.m.

Fastest way to travel from London to Luton

Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from London to Luton. Trains traveling from London to Luton depart from London's St Pancras train station. The journey takes as little as 20 minutes to up to 37 minutes to arrive at Luton's train station. Approximately 10 trains travel from London to Luton per day, with the first departing London at 8:00 a.m. Train companies that travel from London to Brighton include East Midlands and Thameslink.

Most popular way to travel from London to Luton

Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from London to Luton. Although the train is slightly more expensive than traveling to Luton by bus, trains are more frequent with multiple traveling from London to Luton every hour of the day. Taking the train remains a popular option for passengers who prefer the comfort of a train.

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FAQs: London 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 London to Luton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Luton including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Luton is a coach with an average price of £3.

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

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Luton costing on average £5.

The fastest way to travel from London to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Coach takes on average 40m.

The London to Luton distance is approximately 46 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Luton is:
  • Around 113 coaches per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Arriva UK to go to Luton by coach.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, National Express, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Luton with the following travel companies:
  • 111 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Arriva UK.
  • 12 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, National Express, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from London to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet, Birmingham. 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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