The cheapest and fastest coaches from Poole to Luton
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Poole to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to Luton will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 4 buses that leave Poole for Luton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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 Poole to Luton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Poole to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 169 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Poole to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Poole to Luton coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 01:20 Poole | 5h30 | 06:50 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 Poole | 8h05 | 20:35 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:45 Poole | 7h50 | 20:35 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:40 Poole | 6h00 | 20:40 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Poole to Luton by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Poole to Luton
Buses from Poole to Luton run on average 30 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 169 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 169 km |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 30 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 01:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Poole to LutonYou can travel by bus between Poole to Luton with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Poole to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole 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.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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