4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton to Luton
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Luton will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 23 buses that leave Brighton for Luton every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 118 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
FlixBus4:553h10Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road8:05Luton£91One-way0 changes- FlixBus13:303h25Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road16:55Luton£91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus13:403h15Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)16:55Luton£91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus3:103h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)6:10Luton£91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus3:053h05Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road6:10Luton£91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus3:103h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)6:10Luton£91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus3:053h05Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road6:10Luton£91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus5:003h05Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)8:05Luton£91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus4:553h10Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road8:05Luton£91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus16:153h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)19:25Luton£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 £9, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 118 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brighton to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Luton coaches for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3:10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 3h00 | 6:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
 NX025 · NX231 | 4:40 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h30 | 8:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 4:55 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 3h10 | 8:05 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 3h05 | 8:05 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 5:35 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h50 | 9:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 8:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h40 | 11:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 9:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 4h15 | 13:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 10:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 4h40 | 14:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 12:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 4h15 | 16:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX240 | 13:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 4h40 | 17:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 13:30 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 3h25 | 16:55 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:40 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 3h15 | 16:55 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 13:55 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 4h55 | 18:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 16:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h55 | 20:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 16:05 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 3h20 | 19:25 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:15 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 3h10 | 19:25 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 17:10 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h45 | 20:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 18:20 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 4h10 | 22:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 19:30 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 4h20 | 23:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 21:40 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 3h50 | 1:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NXA1 | 22:45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h15 | 4:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
| NX025 · NX231 | 2:50 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 4h20 | 7:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 3:05 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 3h05 | 6:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Brighton to Luton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 118 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 118 km |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Brighton to LutonYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Luton with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Brighton to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Luton
Most Brighton to Luton buses use the Brighton, Preston Circus to Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Brighton, Preston Circus from Brighton city centre
Getting to Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station from Brighton city centre
Getting to Brighton, Preston Park from Brighton city centre
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Getting to Luton, Station Interchange from Luton city centre
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