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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Northampton to Luton
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Northampton to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Luton will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 5 buses that leave Northampton for Luton 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 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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 Northampton to Luton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Luton 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 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 52 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Northampton to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Luton coaches for today, Saturday 14 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX707 | Delayed 11:30 03:15Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 15:25 15:25Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 11:30 03:15Northampton, Town Centre | 1h05 | 10:05 10:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 11:30 06:25Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 10:05 10:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 11:30 06:25Northampton, Town Centre | 1h25 | 15:25 15:25Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 11:30 08:55Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 15:25 15:25Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 11:30 08:55Northampton, Town Centre | 1h05 | 10:05 10:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 11:30 11:25Northampton, Town Centre | 1h15 | 12:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 11:30 11:25Northampton, Town Centre | 1h30 | 15:25 15:25Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 13:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h15 | 15:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 13:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h30 | 15:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 16:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h30 | 17:40 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 16:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h15 | 17:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 18:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h15 | 19:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 18:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h30 | 19:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 20:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h25 | 22:20 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 20:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 22:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 15 February | |||||
| 05:25 Northampton | 1h25 | 06:50 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:55 Northampton | 1h20 | 09:15 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:15 Northampton | 1h05 | 09:20 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Northampton to Luton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 52 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Northampton to LutonYou can travel by bus between Northampton to Luton with National Express for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Buses from Northampton to Luton
National Express coaches connect Northampton with Luton. There are up to nine services every day. The first of these leaves Northampton at 3:25 a.m. and arrives into Luton at 4:30 a.m. At 1 hour and 5 minutes hour, this is the fastest service of the day. Most services are direct but some, including the last service of the day, require passengers to change at Milton Keynes. This final service leaves Northampton at 5:55 p.m. and arrives into Luton at 9:05 p.m. At 3 hours and 10 minutes, this is the slowest service of the day. The cheapest fares are available to passengers who book in advance.
FAQs: Northampton to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Luton 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 Luton, 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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