The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Luton
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Buses per day
37
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 €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Luton without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM4h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:40 PMLuton€191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM4h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:15 PMLuton€191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM4h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:00 PMLuton€191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM4h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:55 PMLuton€191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM5h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:25 PMLuton€191One-way1 transfer
NX200 · NX23011:00 AM3h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:35 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€671One-way1 transfer
NX202 · NX2308:00 AM3h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:40 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€671One-way1 transfer
NX202 · NX23012:00 PM3h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)3:55 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM4h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:15 PMLuton€191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM4h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:10 AMLuton€201One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 €12. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 158 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m 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 |
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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, Friday, April 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX040 · NXA31 | Delayed 11:00 AM 5:10 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h05 | 10:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA31 | Delayed 11:00 AM 8:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX230 | On time 11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 3:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h45 | 3:55 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h45 | 5:00 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA31 | On time 12:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h25 | 5:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX230 | On time 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 5:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h15 | 6:25 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h15 | 7:40 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h30 | 8:50 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX230 | On time 3:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA1 | On time 3:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 8:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA1 | On time 4:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h20 | 9:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX230 | On time 5:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 9:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA2 | On time 5:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h35 | 11:40 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h05 | 12:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA1 | On time 7:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA2 | On time 7:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h00 | 12:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NX440 | On time 8:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h35 | 1:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h00 | 5:10 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX200 · NX231 | 2:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h05 | 6:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 7:05 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX230 | Delayed 3:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h10 | 8:20 AM 8:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX231 | 3:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h10 | 7:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA31 | Delayed 7:00 AM 3:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 8:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX200 · NX230 | On time 4:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 8:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA31 | Delayed 7:00 AM 4:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h45 | 9:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX240 | 5:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 9:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h30 | 10:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA31 | Delayed 7:00 AM 5:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h45 | 10:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX230 | On time 7:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h40 | 10:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX200 · NX230 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 12:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA31 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA31 | On time 12:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h05 | 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 | |
NX040 · NXA1 | On time 3:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 8:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA1 | On time 4:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 9:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA2 | On time 5:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA1 | On time 7:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA2 | On time 7:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h00 | 12:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NX440 | On time 8:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h35 | 1:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Luton
Buses from Bristol to Luton run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 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 15m.
Distance 158 km |
Average bus duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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 €12. 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.

- 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.
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