Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 41 m
Buses on 17 Sept
3
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Luton Airport (LUA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Luton Airport (LUA) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 3 buses from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Luton Airport (LUA), including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 42 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.






Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Luton Airport (LUA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 45 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Luton Airport (LUA):
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Luton Airport (LUA) costing on average £27.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport (LUA) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 11m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 15m 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 Liverpool Street (LST) to London Luton Airport (LUA) coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:10 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2h40 | 21:50 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:10 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2h40 | 22:50 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Luton Airport (LUA) run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 09:05, the last at 22:48. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 40 |
Fastest bus 1h 42m |
First bus 9:05 |
Last bus 22:48 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Luton Airport (LUA) 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 London Luton Airport (LUA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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