The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton station (LUT) to London
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton station (LUT) to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton station (LUT) to London will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 3 buses that leave Luton station (LUT) for London on Thu, Feb 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 12 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Thu, Feb 12 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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 Luton station (LUT) to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton station (LUT) to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 46 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€20 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton station (LUT) to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton station (LUT) to London buses for today, Wednesday, February 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:15 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2h00 | 6:15 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 12 | |||||
![]() | 12:50 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h40 | 2:30 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton station (LUT) to London
Buses from Luton station (LUT) to London run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 46 km distance in 45m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, Arriva UK, Greenline 757 from Luton station (LUT) to LondonYou can travel by bus between Luton station (LUT) to London with National Express, Megabus, Arriva UK, Greenline 757 for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Megabus
Arriva UK
Greenline 757
FAQs: Bus from Luton station (LUT) to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton station (LUT) to London 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, 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Luton station (LUT) to London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 757, A1, 888 Train: Luton Airport Parkway
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