Leicester to Luton bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Luton

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

€7

Average price

€30

Fastest journey

1 h 20 m

Average duration

1 h 42 m

Buses per day

31

Distance

97 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to Luton will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast buses

Of the 31 buses that leave Leicester for Luton on Fri, Jun 19, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .

On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 AM1h40
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    6:00 AMLuton
    €71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 AM1h20
    Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    6:00 AMLuton
    €71One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX230
    1:10 PM2h10
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    3:20 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    €241One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX230
    4:40 PM2h15
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    6:55 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    €241One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX230
    1:45 AM2h00
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    3:45 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    €241One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Leicester to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 97 km

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Bus
Most popular
Train

€19

Average price

Cheapest

€38

Average price

2h 26m

Average total duration

1h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

Most popular bus company

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Leicester to Luton bus times

The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Luton buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX23011:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h50
1:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
Friday, June 19
National ExpressNX230
On time
1:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
3:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2301:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h50
3:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2302:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h50
4:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230
On time
2:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
4:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2403:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
5:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2403:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h50
5:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2304:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h50
5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230
On time
4:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
6:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h40
6:00 AM Luton0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:40 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
1h20
6:00 AM Luton0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2305:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
7:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230
On time
5:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h10
8:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230
On time
7:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h10
9:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2307:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
9:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230
On time
9:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
11:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2309:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h50
11:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX24010:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
12:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX24010:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h50
11:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230
On time
11:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h05
1:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX23011:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h55
1:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX440 · NX70711:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h40
3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX230
On time
1:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h10
3:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2301:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
3:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230
On time
1:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h10
4:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2301:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
3:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2302:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h10
5:05 PM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230
On time
2:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h20
5:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230
On time
4:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h15
6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX2304:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h05
6:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230
On time
11:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
1:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leicester to Luton

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Buses from Leicester to Luton run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.

There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 97 km distance in 1h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
97 km
Average bus duration
1h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
€6
Buses per day
29
Direct buses
25
Fastest bus
1h 20m
First bus
12:05 AM
Last bus
11:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
49 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to LutonYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Luton with National Express for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
€17
National Express frequency
27 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Luton

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Leicester to Luton can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leicester to Luton is €19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Leicester to Luton is 1h 20m to travel the 97 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Leicester to Luton leaves at 12:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Leicester to Luton leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 25 direct coaches a day from Leicester to Luton with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Leicester to Luton, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Luton. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Leicester and Luton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Luton from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Leicester to Luton is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Luton including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Leicester to Luton:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Leicester to Luton for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Leicester to Luton depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Leicester to Luton.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Leicester to Luton:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Leicester to Luton:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Leicester to Luton.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Leicester to Luton with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Leicester to Luton with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Leicester to Luton with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Leicester to Luton

Leicester
Luton
The major bus station for departures in Leicester is Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station for your trip from Leicester to Luton.
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
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Leicester, Braunstone
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Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
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address
Address
Leicester Fosse Park, Fosse Park Ave, LE19 1HQ

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