- Must visit
Wardown House Museum and Gallery
Museum and gallery in a Victorian mansion, showcasing local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in Wardown Park.
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£8
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£32
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
1 h 42 m
Buses on 10 Oct
30
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Luton will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Sat 10 Oct, we found 30 buses from Leicester to Luton, including 30 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
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NX230Buses from Leicester to Luton run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 26 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 97 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 97 km |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Luton coaches for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 | 7:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h10 | 9:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 7:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 9:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 9:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h50 | 11:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 9:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 11:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 10:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h50 | 11:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 10:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 12:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 11:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h55 | 13:15 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 11:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h05 | 13:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 15:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h10 | 15:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h10 | 16:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 15:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 14:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h20 | 17:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 14:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h10 | 17:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 16:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h05 | 18:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 16:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h15 | 18:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 23:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h50 | 1:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 23:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 1:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 10 October | |||||
NX230 | 1:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 3:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 1:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h50 | 3:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 2:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h50 | 4:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 2:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 3:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h50 | 5:20 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 3:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 5:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 4:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 6:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 4:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h50 | 6:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h40 | 6:00 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 6:00 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 6:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h50 | 7:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 6:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 8:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum and gallery in a Victorian mansion, showcasing local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in Wardown Park.
Collection of historic hats and fashion displays in a former hat factory, highlighting the trade that shaped Luton's identity.
Gallery venue inside Stockwood Discovery Centre, featuring art displays alongside heritage exhibits in an accessible parkland setting.
Large landscaped park with formal gardens, lake, museum and open space, ideal for a relaxed walk close to central Luton.
Parkland site with gardens, heritage displays and family-friendly walking routes around the Discovery Centre and museum grounds.
Nature reserve and chalk downland area with trails and wide views, popular for walking and a quieter escape above the town.
A Bedfordshire classic: suet pastry pudding filled with chopped beef, onions and stock. Long linked to local home cooking across Bedfordshire, including Luton.
A traditional Bedfordshire dish of baked onions stuffed with seasoned sage and breadcrumbs. It reflects thrifty local cooking from the surrounding county.
A rich suet pastry pie with bacon, onions and potatoes. It is an old Bedfordshire comfort food once popular with labourers and farming families.
Popular Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and flatbreads in a lively modern setting close to the town centre.
Well-known South Indian venue specialising in dosas, curries and vegetarian dishes in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Established steakhouse and grill known for steaks, burgers and hearty mains in a smart but approachable setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and local buses are usually cheaper than in London.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Café tipping is optional.
The most popular day trips by bus from Luton are London, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Cambridge and St Albans. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Luton on Omio.

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
There are 78 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 45m.

Milton Keynes is a modern Buckinghamshire city known for its grid layout, green spaces and major shopping centre. It is closely linked with Bletchley Park and has a spacious, practical character shaped by post-war planning.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 29 km distance in 30m.

Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 59 km distance in 1h 40m.

Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 23:53. The fastest coach covers the 51 km distance in 1h 15m.

St Albans is a historic Hertfordshire city known for Roman Verulamium and its prominent cathedral. Its compact centre mixes ancient streets, markets and green spaces with an easy, well-kept feel.
The earliest coach runs at 00:13, the last at 23:55.
There are many coaches travelling to Luton from Leicester throughout the week, including at the weekend. Both Luton Airport and Luton city centre are easily accessible from Leicester thanks to direct, regular coach services offered by National Express. Coaches depart from before 2 a.m. until after 9 p.m. at night.
Almost all services along this route are provided by National Express. They are the only provider that travels directly to both Luton city centre and Luton airport. East Midlands Trains also offer an occasional indirect bus service between Leicester and Luton train stations, but not every day of the week and only up to once a day.
Coaches from Leicester to Luton take around one hour 40 minutes on average when travelling direct. The fastest direct coach takes one hour 30 minutes. Indirect services can take much longer. In particular, indirect services in the afternoons and evenings usually take over four hours, whereas indirect morning services are often a bit quicker.
There are usually around 34 coaches per day travelling to Luton from Leicester. Around half of these are bound for Luton city centre, while the other half are bound for Luton Airport. The number of direct coaches to both the city centre and the airport is the same: approximately eight per day. The first coach leaves at 1:15 a.m. and the last coach, which is indirect, leaves at 9:30 p.m. The last direct coach leaves considerably earlier, at 3:45 p.m.
Departure coach station: Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station is just off the city ring road, about five minutes' walk from the centre. It's also just a 20-minute walk from Leicester Railway Station. The station is well connected to the local area by bus.
Arrival coach station: Luton Airport Coach Station is located at the Onward Travel Centre inside the Luton Airport terminal building. It has an onsite eatery, phone charging points and cashpoints. Luton Station Interchange is right next door to Luton Railway Station in the centre of the city, three minutes' walk away from a major shopping centre.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leicester to Luton buses use the Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station to Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Luton, Station Interchange. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leicester, Braunstone is 3 km from Leicester city centre. Public transport options include:
Leicester, Braunstone has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack outlets in the nearby vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester, Braunstone. ATMs are available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Ticket office support is available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Available at Leicester, Braunstone: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester, Braunstone: Basic wheelchair accessibility.
Luton, Station Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
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