The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
6 h 17 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Luton Airport for Bournemouth 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 166 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 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.
6:405h30London Luton Airport12:10Bournemouth£201One-way0 changes
8:455h30London Luton Airport14:15Bournemouth£221One-way0 changes
22:359h55London Luton Airport8:30Bournemouth£301One-way0 changes
20:005h00London Luton Airport1:00Bournemouth£321One-way0 changes
5:405h30London Luton Airport11:10Bournemouth£351One-way0 changes
20:005h00London Luton Airport1:00Bournemouth£321One-way0 changes
6:405h30London Luton Airport12:10Bournemouth£201One-way0 changes
8:455h30London Luton Airport14:15Bournemouth£221One-way0 changes
5:405h30London Luton Airport11:10Bournemouth£351One-way0 changes
22:359h55London Luton Airport8:30Bournemouth£301One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 166 km
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to Bournemouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Bournemouth coaches for today, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:00 London Luton Airport | 5h00 | 0:00 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:35 London Luton Airport | 9h45 | 8:20 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:35 London Luton Airport | 9h45 | 9:20 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 24 May | |||||
![]() | 5:40 London Luton Airport | 5h30 | 11:10 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:40 London Luton Airport | 5h30 | 12:10 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:45 London Luton Airport | 5h30 | 14:15 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth
Buses from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 166 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 23:35 |
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Bus providers: National Express from London Luton Airport to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to Bournemouth with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to Bournemouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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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