Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£21

Average price

£25

Fastest journey

2 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 12 m

Buses per day

Distance

82 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 (LGW) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Luton for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 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.

19:554h00

Luton

23:55London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

£211One-way

0 changes

19:002h10

Luton

21:10London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

£231One-way

0 changes

01:502h25

Luton

04:15London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

£231One-way

0 changes

22:453h50

Luton

02:35London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

£281One-way

0 changes

23:453h50

Luton

03:35London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

£281One-way

0 changes

Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	19:00 Luton	2h10	21:10 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	23:45 Luton	3h50	03:35 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	19:55 Luton	4h00	23:55 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	22:45 Luton	3h50	02:35 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	19:15 Luton	4h30	23:45 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buses from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £11 by train.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £11

Distance

81 km

Average bus duration

3h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 10m

First bus

00:01

Last bus

23:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £11

Coach companies: National Express Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

For as little as £20 you can travel by coach from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

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 to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Luton, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with National Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £20
National Express frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Cheap coach tickets from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2 h 10 min to travel the 50 mile long trip, with around there are 24 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 00: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 23: 30.

There are 24 coaches a day from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

When taking a coach from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Luton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Luton including taking a train or coach.