Luton to Bath bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Bath

Showing times and prices for Dec 21

Cheapest price

€9

Average price

€10

Fastest journey

7 h

Average duration

7 h 3 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

145 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Luton to Bath will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Luton for Bath on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 145 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .

On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 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.

FlixBus
04:55PM7h00
Luton
11:55PMBath
€91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:50PM7h05
Luton
11:55PMBath
€111One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Luton to Bath

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 145 km

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Bus
Train

€13

Average price

Cheapest

€77

Average price

4h 53m

Average total duration

4h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Great Western Rail

Most popular train company

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Live departures

Luton to Bath bus times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to Bath buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 4:59 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX230 · NX403
On time
6:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange
3h55
10:00 AM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX403
On time
6:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h40
10:00 AM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX403
On time
6:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange
5h40
12:05 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressNXA31 · NX403
Delayed
1:20 PM 6:40 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
5h25
12:05 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX403
On time
9:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange
4h20
1:45 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX403
On time
9:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h05
1:45 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressNXA31 · NX403
Delayed
1:20 PM 9:45 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
5h35
3:20 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX403
On time
9:45 AM Luton, Station Interchange
5h35
3:20 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX240 · NX403
On time
12:30 PM Luton, Station Interchange
5h00
5:30 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX240 · NX403
On time
12:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h45
5:30 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX403
On time
12:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
5h50
6:35 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM Luton
6h25
8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX403
On time
3:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange
4h25
8:20 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX403
On time
4:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h10
8:20 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX403
On time
4:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange
5h40
9:55 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressNXA31 · NX403
On time
4:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
5h10
9:55 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
5h50
11:40 PM Bath, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX403
On time
6:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
4h40
11:25 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX403
On time
7:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h25
11:25 PM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX403
On time
7:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
5h35
1:20 AM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX403
On time
11:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
10h15
10:00 AM Bath, Bus Station		1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Bath

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Buses from Luton to Bath run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 03:46, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 145 km distance in 5h 40m.

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
145 km
Average bus duration
4h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
€9
Buses per day
20
Fastest bus
5h 40m
First bus
03:46
Last bus
23:50
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 Luton to BathYou can travel by bus between Luton to Bath with National Express for as low as €9. 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
4h 55m
Cheapest Price
€18
National Express frequency
19 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 Luton to Bath

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Bath 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 Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Bath can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to Bath is €36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Luton to Bath is on average 5 h   for the 145 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Bath from Luton by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Luton to Bath leaves at 04: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Luton to Bath leaves at 20: 45.
There are 5 coaches a day from Luton to Bath which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the journey from Luton to Bath you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Bath from Luton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Luton, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3). When arriving in Bath, you can end your trip in coach stations like Bath, Westgate Buildings, Bath, The Globe (Bristol Rd) and Bath, James Street West.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bath, Westgate Buildings, located 0.4 miles (597 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Luton to Bath is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Bath from Luton including taking a coach or train.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Luton to Bath

Luton
Bath
The major bus station for departures in Luton is Luton, Station Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton, Station Interchange for your trip from Luton to Bath.
Luton, Station Interchange
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Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
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