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Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Cheapest

£25

Average

£27

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

22:103h00

Luton, Bus Station

01:10Birmingham, Coach Station

£251One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

23:553h00

Luton, Bus Station

02:55Birmingham, Coach Station

£251One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

02:456h10

Luton, Bus Station

08:55Birmingham, Coach Station

£271One-way

1 change

03:305h25

Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station

08:55Birmingham, Coach Station

£291One-way

1 change

17:353h15

Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station

20:50Birmingham, Coach Station

£291One-way

0 changes

Luton to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 26 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	00:05 Luton, Bus Station	3h25	03:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX422 National ExpressNX422	00:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h10	02:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX777 National ExpressNX777	02:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h00	05:05 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX777 National ExpressNX777	02:15 Luton, Bus Station	2h50	05:05 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express LU757 National ExpressLU757	02:45 Luton, Bus Station	6h10	08:55 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NXA2 National ExpressNXA2	03:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	5h25	08:55 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express LU757 National ExpressLU757	04:45 Luton, Bus Station	5h40	10:25 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX422 National ExpressNX422	05:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	4h45	10:25 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	08:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h15	11:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	08:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h55	11:10 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	08:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h55	11:10 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	08:25 Luton, Bus Station	2h45	11:10 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	08:25 Luton, Bus Station	2h45	11:10 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	08:25 Luton, Bus Station	3h05	11:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	09:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h45	12:10 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	09:35 Luton, Bus Station	2h35	12:10 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	09:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h20	13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	09:50 Luton, Bus Station	3h10	13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	11:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h50	14:15 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	11:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h20	14:45 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	11:35 Luton, Bus Station	3h10	14:45 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	11:35 Luton, Bus Station	2h40	14:15 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	12:05 Luton, Bus Station	4h30	16:35 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	12:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	4h15	16:35 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	13:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h20	16:40 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	13:30 Luton, Bus Station	3h10	16:40 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	15:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h20	18:40 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	15:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h55	18:15 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	15:30 Luton, Bus Station	2h45	18:15 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	15:30 Luton, Bus Station	3h10	18:40 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	15:55 Luton, Bus Station	4h35	20:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	16:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	4h20	20:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	17:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h15	20:50 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	17:45 Luton, Bus Station	3h05	20:50 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	18:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h50	21:20 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	18:40 Luton, Bus Station	2h40	21:20 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	20:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h10	23:15 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	20:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h00	23:05 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	20:15 Luton, Bus Station	2h50	23:05 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	20:15 Luton, Bus Station	3h00	23:15 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	22:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h10	01:10 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	22:10 Luton, Bus Station	3h00	01:10 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	22:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h55	02:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	22:45 Luton, Bus Station	3h45	02:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	23:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h10	02:55 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	23:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h35	03:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	23:55 Luton, Bus Station	3h00	02:55 Birmingham, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
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Bus times from Luton to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Fastest Journey

2 h 10 m

Average

3 h 23 m

Buses per day

Distance

121 km

Of the 47 buses that leave Luton for Birmingham every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

00:202h10

Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station

02:30Birmingham, Coach Station

£321One-way

0 changes

2nd Fastest

09:352h35

Luton, Bus Station

12:10Birmingham, Coach Station

£381One-way

1 change

18:402h40

Luton, Bus Station

21:20Birmingham, Coach Station

£381One-way

1 change

11:352h40

Luton, Bus Station

14:15Birmingham, Coach Station

£381One-way

1 change

08:252h45

Luton, Bus Station

11:10Birmingham, Coach Station

£381One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Birmingham

Buses from Luton to Birmingham run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

121 km

Average bus duration

3h 51m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 40m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and FlixBus Luton to Birmingham

You can travel by coach between Luton and Birmingham with National Express and FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Luton to Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Luton to Birmingham coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £18
National Express frequency: 7 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Coach information from Luton to Birmingham with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £7

Coaches from Luton to Birmingham

There are fast and frequent departures from Luton to Birmingham throughout the day, seven days a week. Buses depart from the early hours of the morning until just before midnight. Passengers can choose to depart from either Luton Interchange in the town centre or from Luton Airport. The fastest journey time on non-stop buses is under two hours. Some indirect services take up to five and a half hours.

Which coach companies travel from Luton to Birmingham?

National Express is the only coach company operating the route from Luton to Birmingham. This company operates both the non-stop services as well as those requiring a change of coaches.

How long is the coach from Luton to Birmingham?

The fastest coaches from Luton to Birmingham are the non-stop services. These can take less than two hours for a late night service from Luton's Airport. Non-stop services can take more than three hours if a peak time departure is required. Services requiring a change of buses at Luton Airport for Luton Bus Station departures or at London Victoria can take up to five and a half hours.

How many coaches are there from Luton to Birmingham?

There are 25 daily departures between these two places on weekdays and on Saturdays and Sundays. The first coaches leave in the very early morning hours from Luton Airport. The first Luton Bus Station departures are in the early morning. The last departures, again from Luton Airport, are just before midnight. There are bus departures from either the airport or the bus station at least every hour.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Luton to Birmingham?

Departure coach station: Luton Interchange is one of two departure points passengers can choose from for coach travel to Birmingham. It's in the centre of the town, with fast food outlets, restaurants and other facilities close by. The railway station is within walking distance. Luton Airport is the other departure point for buses to Birmingham. There are many facilities available at the airport, including public toilets, fast food outlets, shops, cash points and left luggage facilities.

Arrival coach station: Birmingham Coach Station is where services from Luton arrive. It's in the centre of Birmingham, within ten minutes' walk of New Street Railway Station. There are toilets, cash machines and food outlets at the coach station.

FAQs: Luton to Birmingham coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Luton to Birmingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Birmingham.

Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Birmingham can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to Birmingham is £24; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Luton to Birmingham coach travel time is 2 h 40 min for the 75 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Luton to Birmingham leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Luton to Birmingham leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Luton to Birmingham with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Luton to Birmingham coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Birmingham from Luton to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Luton, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station. When arriving in Birmingham, you can end your trip in coach stations like Birmingham, Coach Station and Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Birmingham from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Luton to Birmingham is November.

You have options as you can travel between Luton and Birmingham 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Birmingham

Luton

Birmingham

The major coach station for departures in Luton is Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) for your trip from Luton to Birmingham.

Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)

Luton, Station Interchange