The cheapest and fastest coaches from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 12 m
Buses on 18 Sept
92
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 92 buses from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport, including 49 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.
NXA115:301h50London, Victoria Coach Station17:20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
NXA119:301h30London, Victoria Coach Station21:00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
NXA122:301h20London, Victoria Coach Station23:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
NXA114:301h50London, Victoria Coach Station16:20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
NXA317:001h15London, Victoria Coach Station8:15Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
NX4401:401h10London, Victoria Coach Station2:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£161One-way0 changes
NXA315:501h10London, Victoria Coach Station7:00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
NXA12:001h10London, Victoria Coach Station3:10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£161One-way0 changes
NXA317:001h15London, Victoria Coach Station8:15Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
NXA3110:001h15London, Victoria Coach Station11:15Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport costing on average £27.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 41m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:55 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 2h35 | 23:30 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:00 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 1h30 | 23:30 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
NXA2 | 0:01 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h29 | 1:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NX440 | 0:23 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h27 | 2:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NXA1 | 0:53 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h17 | 3:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NXA2 | 1:13 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h37 | 3:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NXA1 | 1:33 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h27 | 4:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX440 | 1:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h10 | 2:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NXA2 | 1:53 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h37 | 4:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA1 | 2:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h10 | 3:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA2 | 2:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 3:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NXA1 | 2:33 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h17 | 4:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA1 | 2:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 4:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NXA2 | 2:53 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h37 | 5:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA2 | 3:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 4:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA1 | 3:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 4:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA2 | 4:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 5:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA1 | 4:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 5:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NX737 | 4:49 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 3h51 | 8:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA2 | 5:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 6:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA1 | 5:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 6:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA31 | 5:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h10 | 7:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA2 | 6:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 7:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NXA1 | 6:24 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h41 | 9:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA1 | 6:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 8:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NXA31 | 6:54 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h21 | 9:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA31 | 7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h15 | 8:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NXA1 | 7:20 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h45 | 10:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA1 | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h35 | 9:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NXA31 | 7:50 London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road | 2h25 | 10:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA31 | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h15 | 9:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport
Buses from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport run on average 64 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 33 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 13:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 64 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 13:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Bus providers: National Express from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Luton Airport 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 London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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