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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
Showing times and prices for Apr 04
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
81 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Fast buses
Of the 40 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for London Luton Airport on Sat, Apr 04, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.
NX025 · NXA111:45 PM4h15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North4:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€271One-way1 transfer- NX23011:05 PM2h25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1:30 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€271One-way0 transfers
- NX23010:50 PM2h40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1:30 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€271One-way0 transfers
- NX025 · NXA111:30 PM4h30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South4:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€271One-way1 transfer
- NX2306:50 AM2h30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South9:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€281One-way0 transfers
- NX2307:05 AM2h15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North9:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€281One-way0 transfers
- NX2309:35 PM2h15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North11:50 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€301One-way0 transfers
- NX2309:25 AM2h15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North11:40 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€361One-way0 transfers
- NX2305:05 PM2h20London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North7:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€281One-way0 transfers
- NX2304:05 PM2h20London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North6:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 81 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX025 · NX231 | Delayed 1:55 PM 2:35 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 6:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX231 | Delayed 11:10 AM 2:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h20 | 6:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX231 | Delayed 1:55 PM 3:55 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 7:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | Delayed 1:55 PM 3:55 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 8:20 AM 8:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX231 | Delayed 11:10 AM 4:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h00 | 7:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | Delayed 11:10 AM 4:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h00 | 8:20 AM 8:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX240 | Delayed 1:55 PM 5:55 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h25 | 9:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX240 | Delayed 11:10 AM 6:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h10 | 9:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 | 8:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 10:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 8:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h15 | 10:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 9:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h40 | 12:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 9:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h25 | 12:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX210 · NX230 | On time 10:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h05 | 1:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 | 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 2:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 12:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h20 | 2:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX210 · NX240 | 1:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h00 | 4:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 | 2:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 3:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h20 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 6:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h20 | 6:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 · NX230 | On time 5:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX200 · NX230 | On time 5:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | On time 5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h40 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX200 · NX230 | On time 5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h40 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 | 6:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 9:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 6:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h35 | 9:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 8:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 10:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 8:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h15 | 10:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 9:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h40 | 12:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 10:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h25 | 12:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 · NXA1 | On time 10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 3:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NXA1 | On time 10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h15 | 3:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
| NX209 · NXA2 | 12:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 3:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX209 · NXA2 | On time 12:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h20 | 3:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX231 | 2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 6:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX231 | 2:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h20 | 6:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 | 3:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h05 | 6:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA2 | 3:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h55 | 6:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 · NX231 | 3:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 7:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 3:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 7:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX231 | 4:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h00 | 7:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | 4:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h00 | 7:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 | 5:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 8:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 · NX240 | 5:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h25 | 9:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 | 6:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h15 | 8:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 · NX240 | 6:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h10 | 9:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NXA1 | On time 10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 3:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NXA1 | On time 10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h15 | 3:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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National Express operates all buses services from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 81 km distance in 2h 30m.
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 81 km |
Average bus duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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 London Gatwick Airport to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as €14. 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 30m
Cheapest Price
€14
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.
FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.
Cheap coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport can start from as little as €14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport is €22; 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport is 2h 30m to travel the 81 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport leaves at 3:35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport leaves at 11:30 PM.
Yes, there are 18 direct coaches a day from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Luton Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Gatwick Airport and London Luton Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to London Luton Airport from London Gatwick Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Gatwick Airport and London Luton Airport including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport:
- 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
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