The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to Luton
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Luton will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 1 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Luton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Stansted Airport to Luton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Luton coaches for today, Wednesday 25 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:00 London Stansted Airport | 1h50 | 18:50 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:00 London Stansted Airport | 1h55 | 23:55 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book London Stansted Airport to Luton coaches with Omio?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Luton
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Luton run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £19 by train.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to LutonYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Luton with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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