4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Northampton to Luton
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
19
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 £10.
Of the 19 buses that leave Northampton for Luton every day 19 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 9 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 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.
FlixBus9:251h35Northampton, Town Centre11:00Luton£101One-way0 changes- FlixBus12:351h35Northampton, Town Centre14:10Luton£111One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:051h35Northampton, Town Centre7:40Luton£111One-way0 changes
NX70718:251h30Northampton, Town Centre19:55Luton, Station Interchange£191One-way0 changes- NX7076:251h25Northampton, Town Centre7:50Luton, Station Interchange£191One-way0 changes
- NX7078:551h05Northampton, Town Centre10:00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£211One-way0 changes
- NX7073:151h05Northampton, Town Centre4:20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£261One-way0 changes
- NX70720:551h10Northampton, Town Centre22:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£211One-way0 changes
- NX7076:251h10Northampton, Town Centre7:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£211One-way0 changes
- NX70718:251h15Northampton, Town Centre19:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£211One-way0 changes
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 £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 52 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m 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 tomorrow, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX707 | 3:15 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 4:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 12:55 3:15Northampton, Town Centre | 1h05 | 4:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h35 | 7:40 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 12:55 6:25Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 7:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 6:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h25 | 7:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 12:55 8:55Northampton, Town Centre | 1h05 | 10:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 8:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 10:15 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h35 | 11:00 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 11:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h30 | 12:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 12:55 11:25Northampton, Town Centre | 1h15 | 12:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h35 | 14:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 13:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h15 | 15:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 13:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h30 | 15:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 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 20:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 22:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 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 16 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 16 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 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach Midlands from Northampton to LutonYou can travel by bus between Northampton to Luton with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach Midlands for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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