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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Luton
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 18 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Luton will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 buses that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Luton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 10 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 50 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Luton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 173 km
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Luton coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 00:45 Stoke-on-Trent | 10h50 | 11:35 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:25 Stoke-on-Trent | 9h45 | 21:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Luton
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Buses from Stoke-on-Trent to Luton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 173 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 173 km |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Stoke-on-Trent to LutonYou can travel by bus between Stoke-on-Trent to Luton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Stoke on Trent to Luton
The bus service from Stoke-on-Trent to Luton is regular with around 10 departures per day operated by National Express. Journey times can vary from between roughly four and eight hours, depending on the time of the departure and wait times at bus changing points. All journeys involve a change of buses at either Birmingham Coach Station in the West Midlands or London Victoria Coach Station in Central London, close to Victoria Rail Station.
Which coach companies travel from Stoke on Trent to Luton?
National Express is the primary provider of the buses running between these two cities, with regular services every day from Stoke-on-Trent Bus Station in northern Staffordshire to Luton Bus Station in the south of England, close to London, and conveniently located for onward travel by rail and aeroplane as well as by road.
How long is the coach from Stoke on Trent to Luton?
Journey times will vary depending on the departure service. Journeys with a bus change in Birmingham tend to be quicker than those that change in London. The fastest journey time is around four hours 10 minutes; the longest roughly seven hours 30 minutes. There are also options that take around five or six hours.
How many coaches are there from Stoke on Trent to Luton?
There are around 10 departures a day from Stoke on Trent. Departures are regular, around every two or three hours. The earliest buses depart in the very early hours of the morning and there are convenient departures throughout the morning and afternoon. Buses also depart from Stoke on Trent late into the evening, arriving late at night or in the early morning.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Stoke on Trent to Luton?
Departure coach station: Buses depart from Stoke on Trent Bus Station, an award-winning, innovative new building in a redeveloped area of Hanley in the city centre. The bus station was opened in 2013 as part of a multi-million-pound regeneration of the area, which included a new shopping centre close by.
Arrival coach station: Buses arrive into Luton Bus Station on Station Road in Luton. The bus station is very close to the railway station and also conveniently located for Luton Airport, from which flights leave daily for a variety of national and international destinations.
FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent 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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