The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Luton
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
53 m
Buses per day
50
Distance
46 km
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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 50 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Luton every day 35 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 53 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
NX030 · NXA1
NX035 · NXA31
NX240
NX240
NX230
FlixBus
NX230
NX230Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £48 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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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Luton coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 18:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 21:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h45 | 00:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX230 | 00:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h25 | 01:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NXA1 | 00:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h15 | 04:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA40 · NXA31 | 03:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h05 | 07:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NXA1 | 04:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 06:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA40 · NXA31 | 04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2h55 | 07:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NXA1 | 04:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h10 | 08:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NXA1 | 04:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h10 | 08:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · NXA31 | 05:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h05 | 08:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX466 · NXA1 | 05:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 08:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · NXA31 | 05:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 08:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 06:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h35 | 08:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 07:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1h25 | 08:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 08:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h20 | 09:25 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Luton run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 31 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Heathrow Airport to LutonYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Luton with National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

- 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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