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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Buses per day
5
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 £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 5 buses that leave Luton for London Gatwick Airport every day 5 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 45 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 35 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.
23:003h45Luton2:45London Gatwick Airport£171One-way0 changes- 18:054h35Luton22:40London Gatwick Airport£201One-way0 changes
- 21:304h25Luton1:55London Gatwick Airport£231One-way0 changes
14:003h40Luton17:40London Gatwick Airport£231One-way0 changes- 19:002h20Luton21:20London Gatwick Airport£241One-way0 changes
- 19:002h20Luton21:20London Gatwick Airport£241One-way0 changes
- 14:003h40Luton17:40London Gatwick Airport£231One-way0 changes
- 23:003h45Luton2:45London Gatwick Airport£171One-way0 changes
- 21:304h25Luton1:55London Gatwick Airport£231One-way0 changes
- 18:054h35Luton22:40London Gatwick Airport£201One-way0 changes
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 train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 82 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m 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, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX231 · NX025 | On time 21:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h45 | 0:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 21:25 Luton | 2h15 | 23:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:25 Luton | 2h05 | 23:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| LU757 · NX025 | On time 21:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h50 | 1:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| LU757 · NXA2 | 22:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h10 | 1:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| 14:00 Luton | 3h40 | 17:40 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:05 Luton | 4h35 | 22:40 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:00 Luton | 2h20 | 21:20 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 40 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 82 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 82 km |
Average bus duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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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 £9. 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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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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