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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Luton
How to get from Birmingham to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM4h30Birmingham11:00 AMLuton$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM4h30Birmingham11:00 AMLuton$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NX4223:25 AM2h10Birmingham, Coach Station5:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
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Y12108 · C524849:22 AM2h33Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:55 AMLuton station (LUT)$611One-way2 transfers
W05673 · W05510+
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W579299:36 AM2h35Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:11 PMLuton station (LUT)$611One-way3 transfers
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Y12106 · Y123218:52 AM2h33Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:25 AMLuton station (LUT)$611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM5h40Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway2:15 PMLuton$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM5h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway4:55 PMLuton$311One-way1 transfer
NX7079:30 AM3h25Birmingham, Coach Station12:55 PMLuton, Station Interchange$481One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Luton
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Luton:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Luton costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways to go to Luton by train.
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