The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bradford to Luton
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bradford to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Luton will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bradford for Luton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 6 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 Bradford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 231 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Bradford to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Luton coaches for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:34 Bradford | 7h06 | 04:40 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:15 Bradford | 13h15 | 11:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 9 November | |||||
![]() | 17:20 Bradford | 7h10 | 00:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:34 Bradford | 9h06 | 04:40 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:35 Bradford | 8h45 | 04:20 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bradford to Luton
Buses from Bradford to Luton run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 231 km distance in 7h 6m.
Distance 231 km |
Average bus duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 7h 6m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bradford to LutonYou can travel by bus between Bradford to Luton with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bradford to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bradford, Interchange Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
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