Preston to London Luton Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Preston to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for 20 Dec

Cheapest price

£52

Average price

£57

Fastest journey

6 h 45 m

Average duration

7 h 33 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

262 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Preston to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Preston to London Luton Airport will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £52.

Fast coaches

To travel from Preston to London Luton Airport you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressRL152 · NX540 · NX230
09:357h30
Preston, Bus Station
17:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£521One-way
2 changes
National ExpressRL152 · NX540 · NX707
06:158h55
Preston, Bus Station
15:10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£541One-way
2 changes
National ExpressNX181 · NX707
03:156h45
Preston, Bus Station
10:00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£611One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX424 · NX422
22:357h00
Preston, Bus Station
05:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£621One-way
1 change

Live departures

Preston to London Luton Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Preston to London Luton Airport coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 15:20
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX181 · NX707
Delayed
03:15 Preston, Bus Station
6h45
12:40 12:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		1 change
national_expressRL152 · NX540 · NX70706:15 Preston, Bus Station
8h55
15:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station2 changes
national_expressRL152 · NX540 · NX230
On time
09:35 Preston, Bus Station
7h30
17:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Preston to London Luton Airport

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Buses from Preston to London Luton Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 02:15, the last at 05:47. The fastest coach covers the 262 km distance in 8h 23m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
262 km
Average bus duration
6h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£42
Buses per day
4
Fastest bus
8h 23m
First bus
02:15
Last bus
05:47
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Preston to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Preston to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as £42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 30m
Cheapest Price
£45
National Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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FAQs: Preston to London Luton Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to London Luton 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 Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN) can start from as little as £44 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN) is £53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN) is 7 h 15 min   to travel the 162 mile long trip, with around there are 2 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 03: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 22: 20.
There are 2 coaches a day from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN) coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between Preston and London Luton Airport (LTN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month for a coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN) is March.
Yes, you can take a coach between Preston and London Luton Airport (LTN).
No, the coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN).

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    No, luggage for the coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Preston to London Luton Airport (LTN).

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