London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

€25

Average ticket price on Sep 18

€25

Fastest journey on Sep 18

1 h 35 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

1 h 40 m

Buses on Sep 18

2

Distance

44 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.

Fast buses

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 2 buses from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport, including 2 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.

  • National Express
    3:20 PM1h35
    London Luton Airport (LUA)
    4:55 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    €251One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    7:25 AM1h45
    London Luton Airport (LUA)
    9:10 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    €251One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €60.

Distance: 44 km

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€28

Average price

Cheapest

€60

Average price

€11

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 52m

Average total duration

2h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 1m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport is a bus with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport:

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport costing on average €60.

The fastest way to travel from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport (LUA) and London Stansted Airport including taking a bus and train.

Live departures

London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National Express9:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h35
10:40 PM London Stansted Airport0 transfersDirect
Friday, September 18
National Express7:25 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h45
9:10 AM London Stansted Airport0 transfersDirect
National Express3:20 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h35
4:55 PM London Stansted Airport0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.

There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 44 km distance in 1h 35m.

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
44 km
Average bus duration
2h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
€21
Buses per day
14
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
1h 35m
First bus
7:25 AM
Last bus
9:35 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Fri
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 Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as €21. 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 National Express Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest National Express Price
€21
National Express frequency
14 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 London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as €21 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport is €28; 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 Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport is 1h 35m to travel the 44 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 Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 7:25 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 9:35 PM.
Yes, there are 8 direct coaches a day from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Luton Airport (LUA) and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London Stansted Airport from London Luton Airport (LUA) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport (LUA) and London Stansted Airport including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted 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 Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted 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 Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.

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