The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sheffield to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
4 h 52 m
Buses on 23 Sept
3
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to London Luton Airport will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 3 buses from Sheffield to London Luton Airport, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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.
7:203h55Sheffield11:15London Luton Airport£311One-way0 changes
8:203h55Sheffield12:15London Luton Airport£361One-way0 changes
18:006h45Sheffield0:45London Luton Airport£421One-way0 changes
8:203h55Sheffield12:15London Luton Airport£361One-way0 changes
7:203h55Sheffield11:15London Luton Airport£311One-way0 changes
18:006h45Sheffield0:45London Luton Airport£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Sheffield to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 183 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to London Luton Airport costing on average £73.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 18m.
Tickets start at around £43 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-7.31. The journey takes 4h 18m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Sheffield to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX195 · NX230 | 19:00 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h45 | 1:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX467 · NX240 | 23:50 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 5h40 | 5:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 7:20 Sheffield | 3h55 | 11:15 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:20 Sheffield | 3h55 | 12:15 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sheffield to London Luton Airport
Buses from Sheffield to London Luton Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 183 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 183 km |
Average bus duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 0:00 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express from Sheffield to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Sheffield to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sheffield to London Luton Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.

- National Express
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and London Luton Airport
Most Sheffield to London Luton Airport buses use the Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and London Luton Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) bus station facilities and services
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: There is a café inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange): Station is wheelchair accessible.
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