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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Luton
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Luton will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 5 buses that leave Birmingham for Luton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Luton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 121 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Luton coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 01:30 Birmingham | 5h10 | 06:40 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:00 Birmingham | 5h30 | 11:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:00 Birmingham | 3h10 | 19:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:40 Birmingham | 5h40 | 00:20 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:30 Birmingham | 4h00 | 00:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Luton
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Buses from Birmingham to Luton run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Birmingham to LutonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Luton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Birmingham to Luton
National Express provide the service for buses from Birmingham to Luton. Buses depart from Digbeth Coach Station in Birmingham and travellers can board a bus as early as the small hours of the morning to travel to Luton. During the daytime, the service is regular, with buses departing every 90 minutes to 2 hours. The fastest journey time is 2 hours 15 minutes, but travel from Birmingham to Luton can take up to 3 hours for direct services. Occasionally, passengers travelling at night may need to change buses in London. The last direct service leaves Birmingham around 6:45 p.m. bound for Luton.
Taking the Bus from Birmingham
All National Express buses from Birmingham to Luton depart from the city's major coach station which is located in Mill Lane, close to the Bullring Shopping Centre. Plenty of local buses serve the coach station - including bus routes 2, 3, 5, 31, 34 and 50. The coach station is also close to Birmingham Moor Street rail station, where travellers can link up with London Midland services from regional cities like Worcester. Birmingham doesn't operate a large number of night buses, so for very late or early departures a taxi is recommended.
Getting into Luton by Bus
Luton has a charming historical town centre and regional attractions like Whipsnade Zoo and Woburn Safari Park are right on its doorstep. Buses from Birmingham to Luton arrive just outside the town's railway station. From the Luton Station Interchange, visitors can catch a range of local buses to any point in the city centre. Services run from before 6 a.m. until just after midnight and are therefore available to meet any National Express arrivals.
FAQs: Birmingham to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Birmingham, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Birmingham, Coach Station and Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport). When arriving in Luton, you can end your route in coach stations like Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Luton, Station Interchange, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Luton
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WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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