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Compare train and bus for Luton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Leicester 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 1h 32m. 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 $16.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Luton to Leicester
How to get from Luton to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX2309:25 AM2h05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station11:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:45 AM1h30Luton2:15 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C516489:28 AM0h56Luton station (LUT)10:24 AMLeicester station (LEI)$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C5225611:43 AM1h10Luton station (LUT)12:53 PMLeicester station (LEI)$361One-way1 transfer
C5168210:31 AM0h57Luton station (LUT)11:28 AMLeicester station (LEI)$491One-way0 transfers
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C521419:43 AM1h09Luton station (LUT)10:52 AMLeicester station (LEI)$421One-way1 transfer
NX2308:15 AM2h00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station10:15 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
NX23011:45 AM2h10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1:55 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
NX24010:25 AM2h00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station12:25 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Leicester:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Leicester costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- 26 direct buses per day with National Express.
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