The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
17
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester 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 Leicester to London Luton Airport will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 17 buses that leave Leicester for London Luton Airport every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 99 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.
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Compare coach and train for Leicester to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 99 km
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX440 · NX230 | On time 08:35 Leicester, Braunstone | 2h45 | 11:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX240 | 10:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 12:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 · NX707 | 11:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h40 | 15:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX440 · NX707 | 11:40 Leicester, Braunstone | 3h30 | 15:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
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NX230 | 01:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 03:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 02:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 04:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 03:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 05:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 03:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h10 | 05:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport
Buses from Leicester to London Luton Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 99 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 99 km |
Average bus duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 03:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Leicester to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to London Luton Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.
- 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.
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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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