Luton to Norwich bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Norwich

Showing times and prices for Dec 11

Cheapest price

€43

Average price

€48

Fastest journey

4 h 30 m

Average duration

4 h 53 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

143 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Luton to Norwich will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave Luton for Norwich on Thu, Dec 11, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Dec 11 the direct buses cover the 143 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .

On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest buses will take 5 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
02:40PM5h45
Luton
08:25PMNorwich
431One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:00AM4h40
Luton
12:40PMNorwich
491One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:25PM4h35
Luton
09:00PMNorwich
491One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:05PM4h30
Luton
12:35AMNorwich
501One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Luton to Norwich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 143 km

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Bus
Most popular
Train

€40

Average price

Cheapest

€50

Average price

4h 12m

Average total duration

3h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 45m

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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Direct Options

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Live departures

Luton to Norwich bus times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to Norwich buses for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 7:02 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX786 · NX7289:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h35
1:40 PM Norwich, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX786 · NX72712:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h45
4:25 PM Norwich, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNXA31 · NX491
On time
3:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
5h40
9:25 PM Norwich, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX786 · NX7275:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h35
10:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX786 · NX7279:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h25
1:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Norwich

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Buses from Luton to Norwich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 00:24, the last at 23:47. The fastest bus covers the 143 km distance in 4h 10m.

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
143 km
Average bus duration
3h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
€21
Buses per day
9
Fastest bus
4h 10m
First bus
00:24
Last bus
23:47
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 NorwichYou can travel by bus between Luton to Norwich with National Express for as low as €21. 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 10m
Cheapest Price
€21
National Express frequency
10 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.

FAQs: Bus from Luton to Norwich

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

FAQs
For the journey from Luton to Norwich you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Norwich from Luton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Luton, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney), Luton, Station Interchange and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3). When arriving in Norwich, you can end your route in coach stations like Norwich, Bus Station, Norwich, Bus Station and Norwich, University of East Anglia.

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 Norwich, Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

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

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Luton to Norwich

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