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Luton to York, City of York by train

The journey from Luton to York, City of York by train is 146.39 mi and takes 3 hrs 15 mins. There are 30 connections per day, with the first departure at 04:50 and the last at 20:25. It is possible to travel from Luton to York, City of York by train for as little as £52.14 or as much as £195.17. The best price for this journey is £52.14.

Lowest Price £52.14
Journey Duration 3 hrs 15 mins
Connection per Day 30
Lowest Price £52.14
Highest Price £195.17
First Departure 04:50
Last Departure 20:25
Distance 146.39 mi
Departure Luton
Arrival York, City of York
Carriers East Midlands Railway, Grand Central

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Luton to York, City of York

The cheapest Luton - York, City of York train tickets can be found for as low as £30.48 if you’re lucky, or £34.24 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £38.07.

Find the best day to travel to York, City of York by train

When travelling to York, City of York by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board East Midlands Railway, Grand Central and London North Eastern Railway from Luton to York, City of York
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Luton to York, City of York CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
16.49kg
Bus
17.67kg
Flight
47.12kg
Car
37.69kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Luton to York, City of York by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Luton and York, City of York are 16.49kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Luton and York, City of York? By taking the train between Luton and York, City of York you will save 30.63kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.18kg compared to a bus and 21.2kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from Luton to York, City of York?
A train ticket from Luton to York, City of York is £97.36. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as £52.14.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Luton to York, City of York?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Luton to York, City of York is £52.14. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Luton and York, City of York by train?
Luton to York, City of York is 146.39 mi.
How long does the train between Luton and York, City of York take?
Luton to York, City of York is on average 3 hrs 15 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 51 mins.
Which companies operate from Luton to York, City of York?
The train journey from Luton to York, City of York is covered by 6 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: East Midlands Railway, Grand Central, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Thameslink and Hull Trains.
How many train connections per day go from Luton to York, City of York?
Luton to York, City of York has 30 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Luton to York, City of York leave?
The earliest train from Luton to York, City of York departs at 04:50. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Luton to York, City of York depart?
The latest train from Luton to York, City of York departs at 20:25. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Luton to York, City of York in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is £52.14 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Luton to York, City of York by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Luton and York, City of York is 2 hrs 51 mins.
Is there a direct train from Luton to York, City of York?
Yes, there is a direct train between Luton and York, City of York.
What are the CO2 emissions for Luton to York, City of York by train?
The train journey from Luton to York, City of York creates 16.49kg of CO2 emissions.

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