The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Luton Airport for London Gatwick Airport 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 81 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.
21:304h25London Luton Airport1:55London Gatwick Airport£141One-way0 changes
0:013h44London Luton Airport3:45London Gatwick Airport£191One-way0 changes
19:304h25London Luton Airport23:55London Gatwick Airport£211One-way0 changes
6:002h45London Luton Airport8:45London Gatwick Airport£241One-way0 changes
1:502h25London Luton Airport4:15London Gatwick Airport£241One-way0 changes
1:502h25London Luton Airport4:15London Gatwick Airport£241One-way0 changes
6:002h45London Luton Airport8:45London Gatwick Airport£241One-way0 changes
20:003h15London Luton Airport23:15London Gatwick Airport£301One-way0 changes
0:013h44London Luton Airport3:45London Gatwick Airport£191One-way0 changes
19:304h25London Luton Airport23:55London Gatwick Airport£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 81 km
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX240 · NX200 | Delayed 16:35 4:25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 7:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX200 | Delayed 16:35 4:25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 7:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX201 | Delayed 16:35 11:45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 14:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX201 | Delayed 16:35 11:45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 15:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX230 | 16:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h25 | 18:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 16:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h15 | 18:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 18:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h20 | 20:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 18:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h10 | 20:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX231 · NX025 | On time 20:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h45 | 22:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX231 · NX025 | On time 20:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h35 | 22:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX231 · NX025 | On time 21:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h45 | 0:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX231 · NX025 | On time 21:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h35 | 0:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NX025 | On time 22:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h30 | 1:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NX025 | On time 22:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h40 | 1:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NXA2 | 22:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h30 | 2:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NXA2 | 22:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 1:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| Thursday 16 April | |||||
![]() | 0:01 London Luton Airport | 3h44 | 3:45 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:50 London Luton Airport | 2h25 | 4:15 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:00 London Luton Airport | 2h45 | 8:45 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport run on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 81 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 81 km |
Average bus duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:35 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Bus providers: National Express from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport, 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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