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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Luton
How to get from Leeds to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:15 AM5h45Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)11:00 AMLuton$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM6h50Leeds, Coach Station12:40 AMLuton$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G84477+
C524608:10 AM3h00Leeds station (LDS)11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)$1201One-way2 transfers
Other options
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Y12156 · C52251 · C525259:34 AM3h21Leeds station (LDS)12:55 PMLuton station (LUT)$1031One-way3 transfers
Y11695+
W579229:10 AM3h30Leeds station (LDS)12:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$1131One-way1 transfer
Y11694+
W579188:40 AM3h30Leeds station (LDS)12:10 PMLuton station (LUT)$1141One-way1 transfer
NX2407:00 AM5h40Leeds, Coach Station12:40 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$531One-way0 transfers
NX561 · NX7379:10 AM4h25Leeds, Coach Station1:35 PMLuton, Station Interchange$661One-way1 transfer
NX2407:00 AM5h30Leeds, Coach Station12:30 PMLuton, Station Interchange$631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Luton:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Luton costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
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