Luton to Bournemouth bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Bournemouth

Showing times and prices for Jan 18

Cheapest price

€25

Average price

€42

Fastest journey

4 h 35 m

Average duration

6 h 33 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

164 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Luton to Bournemouth will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Luton for Bournemouth on Sun, Jan 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jan 18 the direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 6 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .

On Sun, Jan 18 the slowest buses will take 9 h 35 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
07:25PM4h35
Luton
12:00AMBournemouth
€251One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:40AM5h30
Luton
11:10AMBournemouth
€441One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:50PM9h35
Luton
08:25AMBournemouth
€571One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Luton to Bournemouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 164 km

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Bus
Train

€36

Average price

Cheapest

€57

Average price

4h 44m

Average total duration

4h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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South Western Railway

Most popular train company

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Live departures

Luton to Bournemouth bus times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to Bournemouth buses for today, Saturday, January 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 8:03 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX230 · NX035
Delayed
8:15 AM 6:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
5h05
11:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX035
On time
8:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange
5h35
1:40 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
Delayed
8:15 AM 8:10 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h55
1:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
On time
9:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange
5h10
2:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
On time
9:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h55
2:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX035
On time
9:45 AM Luton, Station Interchange
5h30
3:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
On time
12:05 PM Luton, Station Interchange
4h00
4:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
On time
12:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h45
4:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX240 · NX035
On time
12:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
5h50
6:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX035
On time
12:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
5h50
6:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX035
On time
1:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange
5h30
6:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
On time
3:25 PM Luton, Station Interchange
4h10
7:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
On time
3:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h55
7:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
On time
4:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange
4h10
9:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
On time
5:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h55
9:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
On time
6:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
3h50
10:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX035
On time
7:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h35
10:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX035
On time
7:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
5h15
1:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX035
On time
9:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
5h20
3:05 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX035
On time
11:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
9h35
9:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_express5:40 AM Luton
5h30
11:10 AM Bournemouth0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Bournemouth

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Buses from Luton to Bournemouth run on average 37 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 164 km distance in 4h 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
164 km
Average bus duration
4h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Buses per day
37
Fastest bus
4h 30m
First bus
01:00
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 BournemouthYou can travel by bus between Luton to Bournemouth with National Express for as low as €19. 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 20m
Cheapest Price
€19
National Express frequency
37 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 Bournemouth

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

FAQs
On average the Luton to Bournemouth coach travel time is 4 h 43 min   for the 164 km long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Luton to Bournemouth leaves at 04: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Luton to Bournemouth leaves at 23: 45.
There are 10 coaches a day from Luton to Bournemouth which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Luton to Bournemouth coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip to Bournemouth from Luton as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Luton, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney), Luton, Station Interchange and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3). When arriving in Bournemouth, you can end your journey in coach stations like Bournemouth, Coach Station, Bournemouth, Holdenhurst Road and Bournemouth, Airport.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney), which is located around 2.5 miles (4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bournemouth, Coach Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Luton to Bournemouth is November.
You have options as you can travel from Luton to Bournemouth 2 different ways: coach or train.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Luton to Bournemouth

Luton
Bournemouth
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 Bournemouth.
Luton, Station Interchange
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Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
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