The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to London Luton Airport will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 4 buses that leave Leicester for London Luton Airport on Sat, Mar 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 99 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 3 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 bus and train for Leicester to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 99 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London Luton Airport buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:40 PM Leicester | 2h15 | 6:55 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Leicester | 2h00 | 1:45 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
![]() | 10:10 AM Leicester | 2h05 | 12:15 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Leicester | 3h40 | 3:10 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Leicester to London Luton Airport by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport
Buses from Leicester to London Luton Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 99 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 99 km |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 03:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Leicester to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to London Luton Airport 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 London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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