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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
56
Distance
121 km
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.
The average ticket from Luton to Birmingham will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 56 buses that leave Luton for Birmingham every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX422
NX230 · NX590
NX240 · NX541
NX230 · NX590
NX240 · NX541Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 121 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Birmingham coaches for today, Saturday 1 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Luton | 4h20 | 22:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX541 | 18:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 21:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX541 | 18:40 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h50 | 21:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX541 | 19:15 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h15 | 22:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 | 19:15 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h25 | 22:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 19:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 22:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 · NX541 | 19:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 22:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX541 | 20:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h30 | 23:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX541 | 20:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h20 | 23:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:15 Luton | 5h20 | 1:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:10 Luton | 4h05 | 1:15 Birmingham | 1 change | |
NX707 | 21:40 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h15 | 0:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 22:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 0:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:25 Luton | 4h15 | 2:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX707 | 23:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h00 | 4:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX707 | 23:59 Luton, Station Interchange | 4h56 | 4:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 2 August | |||||
NX422 | 0:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h10 | 2:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 1:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h20 | 4:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX421 | 1:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h15 | 5:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 | 1:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 4:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA2 · NX400 | 3:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h25 | 8:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
LU757 · NX400 | 3:43 Luton, Station Interchange | 5h12 | 8:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 Luton | 3h50 | 9:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX210 | 6:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 4h05 | 10:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 Luton | 3h50 | 9:55 Birmingham | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX210 | 6:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h50 | 10:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 Luton | 3h50 | 10:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 Luton | 4h45 | 12:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
NX707 | 8:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h25 | 11:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 8:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 11:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Luton | 4h10 | 13:25 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX590 | 9:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h45 | 12:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX590 | 9:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h35 | 12:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 | 9:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h35 | 13:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 10:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 13:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 · NX541 | 10:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 13:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX541 | 10:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h05 | 13:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 Luton | 5h10 | 16:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
NX707 | 11:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h35 | 15:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 12:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 15:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX541 | 13:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 16:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX541 | 13:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h15 | 16:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 | 14:20 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h40 | 18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:25 Luton | 5h15 | 19:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
NX707 | 14:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX541 | 14:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h10 | 18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX541 | 16:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 19:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX541 | 16:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h55 | 19:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:20 Luton | 4h15 | 20:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
NX707 | 16:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h25 | 20:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 17:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 20:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:10 Luton | 4h50 | 22:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX541 | 17:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h50 | 20:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX541 | 17:40 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h40 | 20:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Buses from Luton to Birmingham run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Birmingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Birmingham trip today.
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Science museum with interactive galleries on industry, transport and invention, making it a strong family-friendly visit.
Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
Creative district with street art, independent shops and converted industrial buildings, popular for urban walks and photography.
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
Waterside district of canals, bars and cultural venues, ideal for strolling, boat trips and seeing Birmingham's industrial past.
A Birmingham-born curry with spiced meat in rich tomato gravy. It reflects the city’s famed Balti Triangle and its South Asian culinary heritage.
A slow-cooked stew of beef, vegetables and stock topped with sliced potatoes. A Black Country classic closely associated with the Birmingham area.
Pork offal sausage traditionally served with peas, mash and gravy. It is a long-standing working-class dish from the Black Country near Birmingham.
Elegant modern dining in Edgbaston with refined tasting menus and polished service in a calm, intimate setting.
Popular Jewish-style deli and restaurant famous for piled-high sandwiches, baked treats and relaxed daytime dining.
Lively Indian restaurant in the Balti Triangle, known for Balti dishes cooked in pressed-steel bowls and a bustling local atmosphere.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Birmingham Coach Station -> Birmingham New Street
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Luton to Birmingham buses use the Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. Use this guide to compare Luton and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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