The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stratford to Luton
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stratford to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Luton will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 2 buses that leave Stratford 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 47 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.
9:553h30Stratford13:25Luton£311One-way0 changes
23:353h20Stratford2:55Luton£371One-way0 changes
23:353h20Stratford2:55Luton£371One-way0 changes
9:553h30Stratford13:25Luton£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stratford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. 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 train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £25.
Distance: 47 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£36 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stratford to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Luton coaches for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA9 · NX737 | 15:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 3h20 | 18:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA9 · NX737 | 15:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 3h40 | 19:15 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
NXA9 · NX737 | 18:00 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 3h30 | 21:30 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
NXA9 · NX737 | 18:00 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 3h10 | 21:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA9 · NX737 | 20:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 3h05 | 23:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA9 · NX737 | 20:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 3h24 | 23:59 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
NXA9 · NX737 | 23:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 3h05 | 2:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA9 · NX737 | 23:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 3h25 | 3:00 Luton, Station Interchange | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 22 July | |||||
![]() | 9:55 Stratford | 3h30 | 13:25 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stratford to Luton
Buses from Stratford to Luton run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
FAQs: Stratford to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford 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.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Luton
Most Stratford to Luton buses use the London, Stratford City Bus Station to Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Luton, Station Interchange. Use this guide to compare Stratford and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Stratford station do buses to Luton leave from?
Getting to London, Stratford City Bus Station from Stratford city centre
London, Stratford City Bus Station bus station facilities and services
London, Stratford City Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Five Guys (in the station), Wahaca (0.2 km), The Real Greek (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside Westfield Stratford City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Stratford City Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Which Luton station do buses from Stratford arrive at?
Getting to Luton, Station Interchange from Luton city centre
Getting to Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) from Luton city centre
Most popular bus connections from Stratford
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