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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Luton
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Buses per day
5
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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 buses that leave Leicester for Luton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 97 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Luton coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:55 Leicester | 5h35 | 11:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:30 Leicester | 5h00 | 11:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:30 Leicester | 3h40 | 14:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:45 Leicester | 2h00 | 00:45 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Luton
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Buses from Leicester to Luton run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 97 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 97 km |
Average bus duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to LutonYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Luton with National Express for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Leicester to Luton
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.
Which coach companies travel from Leicester to Luton?
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.
How long is the coach from Leicester to Luton?
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.
How many coaches are there from Leicester to Luton?
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Leicester to Luton?
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.
FAQs: Leicester to Luton coach
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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (368 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Luton, Station Interchange, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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