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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton 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 Luton to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 4 buses that leave Luton for London Gatwick Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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 train and coach for Luton to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 82 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Luton to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU757 · NX025 | On time 22:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h50 | 02:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| LU757 · NX025 | On time 23:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h50 | 03:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| Sunday 30 November | |||||
| 18:00 Luton | 2h20 | 20:20 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:30 Luton | 4h15 | 00:45 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:00 Luton | 3h45 | 01:45 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport
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Buses from Luton to London Gatwick Airport run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:35, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 82 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 82 km |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 03:35 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Luton to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Luton to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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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