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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£32
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
2 h 27 m
Buses on 20 Sept
43
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 43 buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA), including 17 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 123 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX4223:252h10Birmingham, Coach Station5:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£151One-way0 changes- NX400 · NXA119:405h10Birmingham, Coach Station0:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£171One-way1 change
- NX400 · NX44021:005h50Birmingham, Coach Station2:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£201One-way1 change
- NX400 · LU75719:405h10Birmingham, Coach Station0:50Luton, Station Interchange£251One-way1 change
- NX400 · LU75721:005h50Birmingham, Coach Station2:50Luton, Station Interchange£251One-way1 change
- NX4223:252h10Birmingham, Coach Station5:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£151One-way0 changes
- NX541 · NX7077:352h25Birmingham, Coach Station10:00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£351One-way1 change
- NX541 · NX70714:552h30Birmingham, Coach Station17:25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£351One-way1 change
- NX541 · NX73716:002h35Birmingham, Coach Station18:35Luton, Station Interchange£291One-way1 change
- NX541 · NX70712:352h35Birmingham, Coach Station15:10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£351One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 123 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA):
A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA) costing on average £76.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport (LUA) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 3h 6m versus 1h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA) coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h25 | 12:25 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h50 | 1:50 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:50 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h20 | 5:10 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
| NX707 | 1:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 4:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 1:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 4:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX422 · NX230 | 3:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 6:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
| NX422 | 3:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 5:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 4:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 7:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 4:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 7:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX421 · NX230 | 5:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 7:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
| NX421 · NX230 | 5:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
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Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA) run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 15:30, the last at 18:40. The fastest coach covers the 123 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 123 km |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 15:30 |
Last bus 18:40 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA)You can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA) with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Luton Airport (LUA) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport (LUA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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