4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Luton
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
56
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 €28.
Of the 56 buses that leave Birmingham for Luton on Fri, Aug 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Fri, Aug 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM5h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway10:35 AMLuton€281One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM4h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:05 PMLuton€281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM3h50Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway6:50 AMLuton€281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM4h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:05 AMLuton€281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM4h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:00 PMLuton€281One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX7072:55 PM2h30Birmingham, Coach Station5:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€401One-way1 transfer- NX541 · NX70712:35 PM2h35Birmingham, Coach Station3:10 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€421One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX23012:35 PM2h35Birmingham, Coach Station3:10 PMLuton, Station Interchange€381One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX7077:20 AM2h40Birmingham, Coach Station10:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€401One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX2308:30 AM2h40Birmingham, Coach Station11:10 AMLuton, Station Interchange€361One-way1 transfer
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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 121 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h20 | 6:10 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, August 21 | |||||
| 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 | 2:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h10 | 6:10 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Birmingham | 5h10 | 7:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 6:50 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham | 5h05 | 8:05 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 8:05 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 4:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 4:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 7:45 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX421 · NX230 | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h25 | 10:35 AM Luton | 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 | 4h30 | 11:00 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 10:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h10 | 12:25 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX737 | 7:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 7:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Birmingham | 4h25 | 12:25 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX230 | 8:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX230 | 8:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 11:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 12:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 9:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 9:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 2:15 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX410 · NX230 | 10:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h10 | 2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX410 · NX230 | 10:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h25 | 3:00 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h05 | 4:55 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 3:25 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 12:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX230 | 12:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 3:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h30 | 6:00 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX230 | 1:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 5:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX230 | 1:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 5:05 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 2:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 2:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h30 | 7:00 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 2:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 5:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 2:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h30 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h30 | 8:05 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX737 | 3:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 6:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX541 · NX737 | 3:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 6:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 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 | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h25 | 10:15 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX400 · LU757 | 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 12:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NXA1 | 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 12:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Birmingham | 4h35 | 12:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · LU757 | 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 2:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NX440 | 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 2:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Birmingham to Luton run on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 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 10m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
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 €12. 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Luton
Most Birmingham to Luton buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Luton, Station Interchange. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Birmingham station do buses to Luton leave from?
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Birmingham from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham bus station facilities and services
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Which Luton station do buses from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Luton, Station Interchange from Luton city centre
Luton, Station Interchange bus station facilities and services
Luton, Station 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: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
Getting to Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) from Luton city centre
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) bus station facilities and services
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
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