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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Oxford to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX7378:30 AM1h55Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:25 AMLuton, Station Interchange$331One-way0 transfers
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NX7378:30 AM1h55Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:25 AMLuton, Station Interchange$331One-way0 transfers
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NX7376:30 AM1h45Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station8:15 AMLuton, Station Interchange$331One-way0 transfers
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L23216+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C5263710:32 AM2h08Oxford station (OXF)12:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$541One-way2 transfers
L23215+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C526039:32 AM2h08Oxford station (OXF)11:40 AMLuton station (LUT)$541One-way2 transfers
L23093+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C5189110:00 AM2h10Oxford station (OXF)12:10 PMLuton station (LUT)$541One-way2 transfers
NX73711:40 AM1h55Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1:35 PMLuton, Station Interchange$361One-way0 transfers
NX7378:30 AM2h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$361One-way0 transfers
NX73711:40 AM2h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1:45 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Luton:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Luton costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 40 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, first_great_western to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Redline to go to Luton by bus.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
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