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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 buses that leave Luton for London Stansted Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.
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Compare coach and train for Luton to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Monday 5 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:40 Luton | 2h15 | 16:55 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:00 Luton | 1h55 | 16:55 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:35 Luton | 1h55 | 19:30 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:05 Luton | 1h35 | 21:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Luton to London Stansted Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 14:40, the last at 20:05. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 14:40 |
Last bus 20:05 |
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Luton to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Luton to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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