- Must visit
Wardown House Museum and Gallery
Museum and gallery in a Victorian mansion, showcasing local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in Wardown Park.
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Buses per day
57
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 £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 57 buses that leave Birmingham for Luton every day 17 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 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.
NX422
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FlixBus · FlixBus
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NX422
NX541 · NX707
NX541 · NX707
NX541 · NX707
NX541 · NX737Omio 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 £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 £11, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 121 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Luton coaches for today, Saturday 15 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX400 · NX440 | 21:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 2:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX400 · LU757 | 21:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 2:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
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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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h10 | 6:10 Luton | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 6:50 Luton | 1 change | |
NX422 | 3:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 5:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 · NX230 | 3:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 6:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 8:05 Luton | 1 change | |
NX707 | 4:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 7:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 4:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 7:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 · NX230 | 5:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX421 · NX230 | 5:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 7:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 Birmingham | 4h30 | 11:00 Luton | 1 change | |
NX707 | 7:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 7:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:15 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | 7:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h25 | 10:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX707 | 7:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 10:15 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 Birmingham | 4h25 | 12:25 Luton | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX230 | 8:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX230 | 8:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 11:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 12:25 Luton | 1 change | |
NX707 | 9:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 12:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 9:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 12:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | 9:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX707 | 9:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 14:15 Luton | 1 change | |
NX410 · NX230 | 10:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 14:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
NX410 · NX230 | 10:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 14:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h05 | 16:55 Luton | 1 change | |
NX707 | 12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 15:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 15:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NX230 | 12:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 15:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX707 | 12:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 15:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX707 | 12:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 15:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h30 | 18:00 Luton | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX230 | 13:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h00 | 16:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX230 | 13:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 17:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX707 | 14:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 17:40 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 14:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 17:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h30 | 19:00 Luton | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX707 | 14:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h30 | 17:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX707 | 14:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 17:40 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h30 | 20:05 Luton | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX737 | 16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 18:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX737 | 16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 18:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
NX707 | 16:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 19:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 16:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 19:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX590 · NX707 | 17:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 19:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX590 · NX707 | 17:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 19:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h25 | 22:15 Luton | 1 change | |
NX707 | 19:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 22:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 19:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 22:20 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h10 | 0:40 Luton | 1 change | |
NX400 · NXA1 | 19:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 0:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX400 · LU757 | 19:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 0:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Birmingham | 4h40 | 0:40 Luton | 1 change | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Luton run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 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 3h 5m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Discover the best of Luton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Luton trip today.
Museum and gallery in a Victorian mansion, showcasing local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in Wardown Park.
Collection of historic hats and fashion displays in a former hat factory, highlighting the trade that shaped Luton's identity.
Gallery venue inside Stockwood Discovery Centre, featuring art displays alongside heritage exhibits in an accessible parkland setting.
Large landscaped park with formal gardens, lake, museum and open space, ideal for a relaxed walk close to central Luton.
Parkland site with gardens, heritage displays and family-friendly walking routes around the Discovery Centre and museum grounds.
Nature reserve and chalk downland area with trails and wide views, popular for walking and a quieter escape above the town.
A Bedfordshire classic: suet pastry pudding filled with chopped beef, onions and stock. Long linked to local home cooking across Bedfordshire, including Luton.
A traditional Bedfordshire dish of baked onions stuffed with seasoned sage and breadcrumbs. It reflects thrifty local cooking from the surrounding county.
A rich suet pastry pie with bacon, onions and potatoes. It is an old Bedfordshire comfort food once popular with labourers and farming families.
Popular Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and flatbreads in a lively modern setting close to the town centre.
Well-known South Indian venue specialising in dosas, curries and vegetarian dishes in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Established steakhouse and grill known for steaks, burgers and hearty mains in a smart but approachable setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and local buses are usually cheaper than in London.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Café tipping is optional.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Birmingham to Luton buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Luton, Station Interchange. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Luton, Station Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
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