Luton to Longford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Longford

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Cheapest price

€21

Average price

€25

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

1 h 15 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

45 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Luton to Longford will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Luton for Longford on Sun, Dec 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Dec 07 the direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .

On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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
06:00PM0h50
Luton
06:50PMLongford
€211One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:20AM0h50
Luton
06:10AMLongford
€211One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:50AM0h50
Luton
01:40AMLongford
€251One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:55PM2h45
Luton
10:40PMLongford
€271One-way
0 transfers
National Express
11:20AM1h00
Luton
12:20PMLongford
€281One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Luton to Longford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €62.

Distance: 45 km

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Train

€27

Average price

Cheapest

€63

Average price

2h 7m

Average total duration

1h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Luton to Longford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to Longford buses for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 7:06 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX24012:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
0h55
1:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:00 PM Luton
1h00
3:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 transfersDirect
Sunday, December 7
national_express12:50 AM Luton
0h50
1:40 AM Longford0 transfersDirect
national_express5:20 AM Luton
0h50
6:10 AM Longford0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Longford

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Buses from Luton to Longford run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.

There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 45 km distance in 50m.

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
45 km
Average bus duration
1h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Buses per day
22
Direct buses
19
Fastest bus
50m
First bus
00:03
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 LongfordYou can travel by bus between Luton to Longford with National Express for as low as €20. 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
50m
Cheapest Price
€21
National Express frequency
24 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 Longford

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

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Longford can start from as little as €22 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to Longford is €31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Luton to Longford coach travel time is 50 min   for the 44 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Luton to Longford leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Luton to Longford leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Luton to Longford without having to change trains with National Express. There are 18 direct coaches from Luton to Longford each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Luton to Longford coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between Luton and Longford to compare what amenities they may offer.

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, London Luton Airport Bus Station. When arriving in Longford, you can end your trip in coach stations like London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Longford from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Longford by coach is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Longford from Luton including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Luton to Longford has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Luton to Longford.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Luton to Longford.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Luton to Longford, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
  • Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Luton to Longford.
    No, luggage for the coach from Luton to Longford needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Luton to Longford.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Luton to Longford.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Luton to Longford.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Luton to Longford.

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    Popular bus stations from Luton to Longford

    Luton
    Longford
    Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
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    Luton, Station Interchange
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