How to travel from Bristol to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 98 miles (158 km)

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$23

Average price

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$93

Average price

4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

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2h 56m

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2h 26m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Bristol to Luton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 AM4h00
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    2:15 PMLuton
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX040 · NXA1
    4:45 PM5h10
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    9:55 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayL23029+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC51891
    9:18 AM2h52
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    12:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $771One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayV64674+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW57910
    8:15 AM2h55
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $581One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayL23019+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW57919
    9:30 AM2h57
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    12:27 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $671One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayL23017+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW57914
    8:30 AM3h10
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    11:40 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $671One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:10 AM5h30
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    11:40 AMLuton
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:20 PM4h20
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    8:40 PMLuton
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM4h45
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    6:00 PMLuton
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Luton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Luton is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

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

A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Luton costing on average $39 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Bristol to Luton is approximately 98 miles (158 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Luton is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Luton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. 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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