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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Luton
Showing times and prices for 21 Mar
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
49
Distance
46 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Luton 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 will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Fast coaches
Of the 49 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Luton every day 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 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.
FlixBus08:500h55
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 309:45Luton
£61One-way
0 changes
FlixBus19:351h00
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 320:35Luton
£81One-way
0 changes
NX23015:000h55
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 315:55Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£171One-way
0 changes
NX23013:101h25
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 414:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£171One-way
0 changes
NX23013:400h55
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 314:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£171One-way
0 changes
NX23007:300h40
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 308:10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£201One-way
0 changes
NX23008:300h50
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 309:20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
NX24009:300h50
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 310:20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
NX23023:000h50
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 323:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£191One-way
0 changes
NX23107:200h50
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 308:10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£311One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to Luton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Luton coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 15:34
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX240 | 15:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 17:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h00 | 20:35 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 · NX230 | On time 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h10 | 23:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
| NX230 | 00:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h25 | 01:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | Delayed 06:00 00:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h00 | 04:55 04:55Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NXA1 | Delayed 04:35 00:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h15 | 10:05 10:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NXA1 | Delayed 03:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h05 | 10:05 10:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NXA40 · NXA31 | Delayed 03:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h05 | 13:20 13:20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NXA40 · NXA31 | Delayed 04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2h55 | 13:20 13:20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX231 | 05:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1h20 | 07:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX231 | 06:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h05 | 07:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX231 | 06:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h50 | 07:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX231 | 06:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1h20 | 08:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 06:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h20 | 08:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 07:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1h10 | 08:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX231 | 07:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h05 | 08:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX231 | 07:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h50 | 08:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 07:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h40 | 08:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 08:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h15 | 09:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 08:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h50 | 09:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX240 | 08:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h35 | 10:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h55 | 09:45 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX240 | 08:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1h25 | 10:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX240 | 09:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h50 | 10:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 · NX230 | On time 09:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1h50 | 11:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 10:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h15 | 11:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h50 | 11:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · NX230 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2h10 | 13:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 11:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h25 | 13:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 12:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h00 | 13:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 13:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h35 | 14:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1h25 | 14:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 13:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h55 | 14:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 14:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h20 | 15:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h55 | 15:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h55 | 18:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 18:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h55 | 19:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 20:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h55 | 20:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h00 | 22:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | On time 23:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0h50 | 23:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX230 | On time 23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h45 | 01:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
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National Express as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from London Heathrow Airport to Luton.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Luton run on average 48 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 33 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 48 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London Heathrow Airport to LutonYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Luton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
£5
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
£13
National Express frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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.
Cheap coach tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Luton can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Heathrow Airport to Luton is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton is 50m to travel the 46 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton leaves at 0:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton leaves at 23:59.
Yes, there are 33 direct coaches a day from London Heathrow Airport to Luton with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Luton. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Heathrow Airport and Luton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Luton from London Heathrow Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Heathrow Airport and Luton including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Luton depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Luton:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Luton:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport to Luton with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
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