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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Stansted
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Stansted 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 Stansted 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 46 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 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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 coach and train for Luton to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Luton to Stansted bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Stansted coaches for today, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX737 | 10:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h15 | 12:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA31 · NXA8 | Delayed 12:45 10:45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h35 | 15:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 13:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | 15:40 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h15 | 17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | 18:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | 20:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| LU757 · NXA6 | On time 21:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 4h40 | 02:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| LU757 · NXA8 | On time 22:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 4h00 | 02:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| LU757 · NXA8 | On time 23:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 4h00 | 03:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 7 March | |||||
| 08:15 Luton | 1h55 | 10:10 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Stansted
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Buses from Luton to Stansted run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Luton to Stansted with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Luton to Stansted coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Stansted 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 Stansted, 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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