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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Luton
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Luton will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 35 buses that leave Birmingham for Luton on Tue, Jan 06, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jan 06 the direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jan 06 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
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NX400 · NXA1NX707NX422NX550 · NX737NX421 · NX230NX550 · NX737NX707
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 121 km
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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
Birmingham to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Luton buses for today, Monday, January 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX550 · NX737 | 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 3:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX737 | On time 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 3:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 2:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 2:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX550 · NX230 | 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h45 | 7:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX230 | On time 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham | 5h00 | 8:35 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 8:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX590 · NX707 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 8:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX590 · NX707 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX400 · LU757 | On time 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h30 | 1:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NXA1 | On time 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 12:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX230 | 9:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 1:45 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX230 | On time 9:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 1:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, January 6 | |||||
| NX707 | 1:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 4:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 1:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 4:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Birmingham | 5h10 | 7:40 AM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 1 transfer | |
| NX422 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 5:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham | 5h45 | 9:45 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 4:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 7:45 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 4:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX421 · NX230 | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX421 · NX230 | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 7:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Birmingham | 5h55 | 12:25 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 10:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 12:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX210 · NX230 | On time 9:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h00 | 2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX230 | On time 9:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h15 | 3:00 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 3:25 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX400 · LU757 | On time 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h30 | 1:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NXA1 | On time 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 12:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Luton
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Buses from Birmingham to Luton run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 121 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Birmingham to LutonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Luton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Luton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Luton by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Birmingham, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Birmingham, Coach Station and Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport). When arriving in Luton, you can end your trip in coach stations like Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Luton, Station Interchange, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Luton
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- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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