The cheapest and fastest buses from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 2 buses that leave London Luton Airport for London Waterloo (WAT) on Thu, Jan 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 29 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jan 29 the slowest buses will take 2 h 53 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 London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 46 km
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) buses for tomorrow, Thursday, January 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:40 PM London Luton Airport | 2h40 | 5:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 PM London Luton Airport | 2h53 | 8:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Buses from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 46 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)You can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) with Megabus, National Express for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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National Express
FAQs: Bus from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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