4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chelmsford to Luton
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chelmsford to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Chelmsford to Luton you need to make at least one change.
8:152h55Chelmsford11:10LutonFind prices1 change- 10:432h42Chelmsford13:25LutonFind prices1 change
- 13:132h42Chelmsford15:55LutonFind prices1 change
- 21:062h49Chelmsford23:55LutonFind prices1 change
- 23:313h24Chelmsford2:55LutonFind prices1 change
19:002h25Chelmsford21:25Luton£241One-way1 change- 6:252h30Chelmsford8:55Luton£241One-way1 change
- 10:432h42Chelmsford13:25LutonFind prices1 change
- 13:132h42Chelmsford15:55LutonFind prices1 change
- 16:262h44Chelmsford19:10Luton£241One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chelmsford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 63 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chelmsford to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chelmsford to Luton coaches for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:31 Chelmsford | 3h24 | 2:55 Luton | 1 change | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
| 6:25 Chelmsford | 2h30 | 8:55 Luton | 1 change | |
| 8:15 Chelmsford | 2h55 | 11:10 Luton | 1 change | |
| 10:43 Chelmsford | 2h42 | 13:25 Luton | 1 change | |
| 13:13 Chelmsford | 2h42 | 15:55 Luton | 1 change | |
| 16:26 Chelmsford | 2h44 | 19:10 Luton | 1 change | |
| 19:00 Chelmsford | 2h25 | 21:25 Luton | 1 change | |
| 21:06 Chelmsford | 2h49 | 23:55 Luton | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chelmsford to Luton
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Buses from Chelmsford to Luton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 03:18, the last at 22:51. The fastest coach covers the 63 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 63 km |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 39m |
First bus 3:18 |
Last bus 22:51 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: First Essex, Arriva UK from Chelmsford to LutonYou can travel by bus between Chelmsford to Luton with First Essex, Arriva UK for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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