The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Leeds
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Leeds will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 5 buses that leave Luton for Leeds on Sat, Nov 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 22 the direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 7 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Sat, Nov 22 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 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.










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Compare train and bus for Luton to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 226 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Luton to Leeds bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Leeds buses for today, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LU757 · NX426 | 4:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 7h05 | 11:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NX426 | 4:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 6h50 | 11:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 7h40 | 3:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX591 | 8:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 1:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX591 | 8:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 4h10 | 1:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX426 | Delayed 1:25 PM 9:30 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 2:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX426 | 9:40 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 4h30 | 2:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 | 10:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 6h05 | 4:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 10:40 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 5h55 | 4:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX561 | 11:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h25 | 4:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX561 | 11:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 5h15 | 4:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
LU757 · NX426 | 11:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 7h40 | 6:55 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX426 | Delayed 12:45 PM 11:45 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h10 | 6:55 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
LU757 · NX561 | On time 11:45 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 7h30 | 7:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX561 | 3:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h35 | 8:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX561 | 3:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 4h25 | 8:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX426 | On time 4:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 9:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX426 | 4:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 4h30 | 9:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 | 5:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h30 | 11:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 5:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 5h20 | 11:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 9h00 | 2:50 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX180 | 9:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h50 | 2:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX180 | 9:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 5h40 | 2:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 6h15 | 4:15 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX465 | 10:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 7h00 | 5:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
LU757 · NX426 | 11:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 11h35 | 11:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX465 | 11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h50 | 5:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Leeds
Buses from Luton to Leeds run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 226 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 226 km |
Average bus duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Luton to LeedsYou can travel by bus between Luton to Leeds with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Luton to Leeds
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Luton, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3). When arriving in Leeds, you can end your trip in coach stations like Leeds, Coach Station, Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport and Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
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 Leeds, Coach Station, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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