The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Luton
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Buses per day
60
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 €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 60 buses that leave Birmingham for Luton on Sat, May 23, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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 · FlixBus8:35 PM4h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway12:40 AMLuton€281One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM5h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:40 PMLuton€291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM5h10Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:40 AMLuton€291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM4h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:25 PMLuton€291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM4h30Birmingham11:00 AMLuton€291One-way1 transfer
NX4223:25 AM2h10Birmingham, Coach Station5:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€391One-way0 transfers
NX541 · NX7077:35 AM2h25Birmingham, Coach Station10:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€441One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX7072:55 PM2h30Birmingham, Coach Station5:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€411One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX7374:00 PM2h35Birmingham, Coach Station6:35 PMLuton, Station Interchange€381One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX70712:35 PM2h35Birmingham, Coach Station3:10 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€411One-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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 121 km
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m 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, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h00 | 9:50 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h10 | 12:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Birmingham | 4h40 | 12:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
NX707 | Delayed 10:30 AM 1:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:55 AM 10:55 AMLuton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 10:30 AM 1:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 9:00 AM 9:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 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, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h10 | 7:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h20 | 8:20 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 | |
NX422 · NX230 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 6:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 8:05 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | Delayed 10:30 AM 4:45 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:55 AM 10:55 AMLuton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 10:30 AM 4:45 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 9:00 AM 9:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 · NX230 | On time 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 | 4h30 | 11:00 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | Delayed 10:30 AM 7:10 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:55 AM 10:55 AMLuton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 10:30 AM 7:10 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h25 | 11:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX707 | 7:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 10:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX707 | 7:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h25 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Birmingham | 4h25 | 12:25 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX230 | On time 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 12:25 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | Delayed 10:30 AM 9:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 12:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 10:30 AM 9:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX240 | 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 | 2h45 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX240 | 9:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 12:30 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 | 4h15 | 2:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX410 · NX230 | On time 10:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 2:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h05 | 4:55 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | On time 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 3:25 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | 12:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 3:25 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
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 | 2h50 | 3:25 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 | 3h00 | 4:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX230 | On time 1:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 5:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | On time 2:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 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 | 4h55 | 7:25 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX707 | 2:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h30 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX707 | 2:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 5:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h05 | 8:40 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX737 | 4:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 6:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX737 | 4:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 6:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | On time 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 7:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 7:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 · NX707 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX590 · NX707 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 7:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | On time 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:05 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 | |
NX400 · LU757 | On time 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 2:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX440 | On time 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
Buses from Birmingham to Luton run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 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 3h 5m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
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
- 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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