Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
51 m
Buses on 18 Sept
51
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 51 buses from London Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN), including 39 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 55 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.
NX230
NX230
NX230
NX230
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NX231
NX231
NX240
NX230
NX230Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 45 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN):
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 23m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.39. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 43m 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 London Heathrow Airport | 0h50 | 9:20 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 London Heathrow Airport | 0h50 | 10:20 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 15:20 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 23:50 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
NX230 | 0:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h25 | 1:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 0:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1h00 | 1:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NXA1 | 0:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h15 | 4:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NXA1 | 3:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h05 | 6:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA40 · NXA31 | 3:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h05 | 7:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NXA1 | 4:00 London Heathrow Airport | 2h50 | 6:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA40 · NXA31 | 4:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2h55 | 7:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX231 | 5:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1h20 | 7:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX231 | 6:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h05 | 7:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX231 | 6:20 London Heathrow Airport | 0h50 | 7:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 32 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 40m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 8:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Airport Parkway (LTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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