The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
5 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
5 h 53 m
Buses on 07 Sept
2
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds station (LDS) 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 Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 2 buses from Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.
0:055h15Leeds station (LDS)5:20London Luton Airport£241One-way0 changes
19:006h30Leeds station (LDS)1:30London Luton Airport£321One-way0 changes
0:055h15Leeds station (LDS)5:20London Luton Airport£241One-way0 changes
19:006h30Leeds station (LDS)1:30London Luton Airport£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 227 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport costing on average £72.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 5h 9m versus 2h 46m 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
Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX467 · NX240 | 22:55 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h35 | 5:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
![]() | 0:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 5h15 | 5:20 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 6h30 | 1:30 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport
Buses from Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 18:00, the last at 23:20. The fastest coach covers the 227 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 227 km |
Average bus duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 18:00 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: National Express from Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to London Luton Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) 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.

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- 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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