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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price on 09 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 09 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 09 Sept
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 09 Sept
2 h 32 m
Buses on 09 Sept
5
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
On Wed 09 Sept, we found 5 buses from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT), including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 48 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.
23:102h25London Luton Airport1:35London Waterloo (WAT)£191One-way0 changes- 23:052h40London Luton Airport1:45London Waterloo (WAT)£201One-way0 changes
- 0:102h25London Luton Airport2:35London Waterloo (WAT)£211One-way0 changes
- 0:352h20London Luton Airport2:55London Waterloo (WAT)£221One-way0 changes
- 18:302h48London Luton Airport21:18London Waterloo (WAT)£221One-way0 changes
- 0:352h20London Luton Airport2:55London Waterloo (WAT)£221One-way0 changes
- 0:102h25London Luton Airport2:35London Waterloo (WAT)£211One-way0 changes
- 23:102h25London Luton Airport1:35London Waterloo (WAT)£191One-way0 changes
- 23:052h40London Luton Airport1:45London Waterloo (WAT)£201One-way0 changes
- 18:302h48London Luton Airport21:18London Waterloo (WAT)£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 46 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT):
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average £19.
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £24. The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 20m 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.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
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.
Live departures
London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) coaches for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0:35 London Luton Airport | 2h20 | 2:55 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:40 London Luton Airport | 2h05 | 6:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:45 London Luton Airport | 2h38 | 14:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:05 London Luton Airport | 2h40 | 1:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:10 London Luton Airport | 2h25 | 1:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0:10 London Luton Airport | 2h25 | 2:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
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Buses from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 1:30 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)You can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) with Megabus, National Express for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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