4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Luton
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Luton will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bristol for Luton on Mon, Nov 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 158 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest buses will take 9 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 158 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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
Bristol to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Luton buses for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX202 · NX230 | On time 4:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h10 | 8:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NXA31 | Delayed 12:15 PM 4:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX200 · NX230 | Delayed 11:35 AM 5:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 9:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 9:45 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NXA31 | Delayed 12:15 PM 5:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h45 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX202 · NX240 | 6:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 10:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NXA31 | Delayed 12:15 PM 6:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h45 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX202 · NX230 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h40 | 11:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX200 · NX230 | Delayed 11:35 AM 9:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NXA31 | Delayed 12:15 PM 9:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 2:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX200 · NX230 | Delayed 11:35 AM 11:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h35 | 2:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX202 · NX230 | On time 12:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h55 | 3:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX200 · NX240 | On time 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NXA31 | On time 1:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h05 | 6:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX202 · NX230 | On time 2:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 6:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NXA31 | On time 2:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h05 | 7:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX200 · NX230 | On time 3:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h10 | 7:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h15 | 8:35 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX202 · NX230 | On time 4:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 8:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NXA1 | On time 4:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 9:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX201 · NX230 | On time 6:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 10:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NXA2 | On time 6:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h00 | 11:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX200 · NX230 | On time 7:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h00 | 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NXA1 | On time 8:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 12:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NXA2 | On time 8:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h00 | 1:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX040 · NX440 | On time 9:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h35 | 2:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX100 · NX707 | On time 9:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h00 | 4:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Luton
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Buses from Bristol to Luton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 158 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 158 km |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Bristol to LutonYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Luton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Luton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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 Bristol, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Airport and Bristol, Station Approach (Temple Meads - Stop T1). When arriving in Luton, you can end your route in coach stations like Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Airport Bus Station, which is located around 8.9 miles (14.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Luton, Station Interchange, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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