Doncaster to Luton bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Doncaster to Luton

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£40

Fastest journey

5 h 30 m

Average duration

5 h 45 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

189 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Doncaster to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Doncaster to Luton will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Doncaster for Luton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 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.

National Express
10:156h00
Doncaster
16:15Luton
£321One-way
0 changes
National Express
01:355h30
Doncaster
07:05Luton
£481One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Doncaster to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. 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 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £41.

Distance: 189 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£43

Average Price

Cheapest

£64

Average Price

4h 20m

Average total duration

3h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Doncaster to Luton bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:22
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express10:15 Doncaster
6h00
16:15 Luton0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Doncaster to Luton

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Buses from Doncaster to Luton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
189 km
Average bus duration
3h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
£31
Buses per day
4
Fastest bus
4h 55m
First bus
02:35
Last bus
22:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Doncaster to LutonYou can travel by bus between Doncaster to Luton with National Express for as low as £31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 10m
Cheapest Price
£31
National Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Doncaster to Luton coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Doncaster to Luton with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Doncaster to Luton.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Doncaster to Luton can start from as little as £28 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Doncaster to Luton is £36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Doncaster to Luton coach travel time is 4 h 5 min   for the 117 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Doncaster to Luton leaves at 09: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Doncaster to Luton leaves at 10: 10.
For the route from Doncaster to Luton you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Luton from Doncaster on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Doncaster, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Doncaster, Trafford Way, Doncaster, Interchange and Doncaster, Doncaster Sheffield Airport. When arriving in Luton, you can end your route in coach stations like Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Doncaster, Trafford Way, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Luton, Station Interchange, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Luton from Doncaster is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Doncaster to Luton by coach is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Doncaster to Luton including taking a train or coach.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Luton

Doncaster
Luton
The major coach station for departures in Doncaster is Doncaster, Trafford Way. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Doncaster, Trafford Way for your trip from Doncaster to Luton.
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