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What is the best way to travel from Bradford to Luton?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to Luton from Bradford. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 30m
£22
£32
10
Train
3h 58m
£73
£132
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What is the cheapest way to reach Luton from Bradford?

You can get to Luton with just £22 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £24
tomorrow
from £30
Monday
Tuesday
from £22
Wednesday
Thursday
from £27
Friday
from £24

    Cheapest Buses today

  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    20:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    05:40
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    20:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    05:40
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    18:20
    Bradford
    Interchange
    01:35
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    15:25
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    20:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    05:40
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    15:25
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    4h 27m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    10:25
    Luton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £73
  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    09:56
    Luton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £190

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    20:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    05:40
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    18:20
    Bradford
    Interchange
    01:35
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

What are the fastest trips from Bradford to Luton?

You can get to Luton from Bradford in just 3h 58m with a Train from Northern. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 5h 30m
tomorrow
from 5h 30m
Monday
Tuesday
from 5h 40m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 3h 58m
Friday
from 5h 30m

    Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    20:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    05:40
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    18:20
    Bradford
    Interchange
    01:35
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    20:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    05:40
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    15:25
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    20:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    05:40
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    09:56
    Luton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £190
  • Northern
    4h 27m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    10:25
    Luton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £73
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    09:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    16:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    15:25
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:35
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    15:05
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    18:20
    Bradford
    Interchange
    01:35
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    20:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    05:40
    Luton
    Challney
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bradford to Luton

What are the most popular stations in Bradford and Luton?

In Bradford, you will usually depart from Thackley Corner Coach Stop, Interchange or Harrogate Road Holybrook Ave, while in Luton you will be arriving at Interchange, Bus Station or Church Street, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Luton from Bradford? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bradford and Luton, you can pay as low as £22 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Luton in just 3h 58m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bradford and Luton are National Express and Northern, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Bradford and Luton is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Shipley or to Luton Airport, and look at flights from Leeds Bradford Airport, and landing at London Heathrow Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Bradford to Luton?

The most popular companies between Bradford and Luton, are National Express and Northern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Northern

All you need to know when you travel from Bradford to Luton

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bradford to Luton. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Bradford to Luton

How can I reach Luton from Bradford?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Luton from Bradford.

How far is Luton from Bradford?

The distance between Bradford and Luton is 231.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bradford and Luton?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 39 kgs, and a flight 57 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bradford to Luton?

You can get to Luton with just £22 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Bradford to Luton?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Luton in just 3h 58m with a Train from Northern.

More routes to Bradford and to Luton

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bradford and to Luton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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