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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Sept
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£32
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
2 h 37 m
Buses on 15 Sept
19
Distance
82 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Fast coaches
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 19 buses from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport, including 10 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.
NX23022:552h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1:30Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£241One-way0 changes- NX025 · NXA123:304h30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South4:00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£291One-way1 change
- NX23021:252h25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South23:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£301One-way0 changes
- NXA24:353h05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South7:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£301One-way0 changes
- NX23017:152h45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South20:00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£301One-way0 changes
- NX23021:252h25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South23:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£301One-way0 changes
- NX23022:552h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1:30Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
- NX23010:452h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South13:20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£331One-way0 changes
- NX23019:452h45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South22:30Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£321One-way0 changes
- NX2306:402h45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South9:25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£331One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 82 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport is a coach with an average price of £19.
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport costing on average £33.
The fastest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 27m.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 40m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Luton Airport including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.03. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 1h 30m 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 National Express.
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
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX230 | 10:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 13:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX210 · NX230 | 11:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 14:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 13:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 16:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX210 · NX240 | 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 17:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 15:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 18:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 17:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 20:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX200 · NX230 | 18:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 20:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 18:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 20:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 19:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 22:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 21:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h25 | 23:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 22:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 1:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NXA1 | 23:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 4:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
| NX209 · NXA2 | 1:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 4:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX231 | 3:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 7:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NXA2 | 4:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h05 | 7:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX231 | 5:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 8:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 6:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 9:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX210 · NX240 | 7:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 10:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 9:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 11:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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National Express as well as United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus and more offer coaches services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport.
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport
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Buses from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:35, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 82 km distance in 2h 25m.
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 82 km |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 3:35 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport with National Express, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus for as low as £12. 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 National Express Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest National Express Price
£12
National Express frequency
9 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.
What's included in each class
Compare National Express classes and the amenities included in each one.
United Minibuses
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average United Minibuses Duration
2h 39m
United Minibuses frequency
1 a day
Oxford Bus Company
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Oxford Bus Company Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Oxford Bus Company Price
£30
Oxford Bus Company frequency
2 a day
Metrobus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Metrobus Duration
2h 22m
Cheapest Metrobus Price
£25
Metrobus frequency
5 a day
FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport is £19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport is 2h 25m to travel the 82 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport leaves at 3:35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport leaves at 22:30.
Yes, there are 9 direct coaches a day from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport, you can count on National Express, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus for the best way to get you to London Luton Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Luton Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to London Luton Airport from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Luton Airport including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
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