How much is the bus ticket from Luton to London?

The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to London start from $10. The average price for this route is around $24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Luton to London?

The average bus travel time from Luton to London is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 50 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 34m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Luton to London route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 445 buses available per day, including services from National Express , Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex) , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Luton to London?

The earliest bus departs from Luton to London at 12:01am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to London?

A bus trip from Luton to London generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Luton to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29754 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to London?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Luton to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Luton to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex) , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Luton to London from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Luton to London on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 10m	11:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:40am	Luton Airport (LTN)	35m	6:15am	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	5:40am	Luton, Challney (near Simpson Close) Bus Stop	5h 10m	10:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	1h 30m	5:45am	Buckingham Palace Road	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 20m	7:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 20m	7:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	45m	6:35pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 10m	11:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	45m	10:45pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Luton DART Parkway	4h 10m	7:30am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 10m	11:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	45m	6:35pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 20m	7:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	45m	10:45pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Luton DART Parkway	3h 25m	6:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 20m	7:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:40am	Luton Airport (LTN)	35m	6:15am	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Luton, Challney (near Simpson Close) Bus Stop	4h 25m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	1h 25m	2:10am	Buckingham Palace Road	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 10m	11:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 10m	11:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	45m	6:35pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 20m	7:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	45m	10:45pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Luton DART Parkway	4h 10m	7:30am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 20m	7:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	45m	6:35pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 10m	11:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	45m	10:45pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Luton DART Parkway	4h 10m	7:30am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 20m	7:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	45m	6:35pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	1h 10m	11:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	45m	10:45pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Luton DART Parkway	4h 10m	7:30am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Luton to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

46 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $102	Average Duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $166	Average Duration44m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $14	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Luton and London?

Stops in Luton

A
London Luton Airport
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B
Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop
Station Road (Interchange, adj Rail Stn), Luton LU1
C
Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village
Inspire, Luton LU2 7UJ, UK
D
Lilley
Four Views, West St, Lilley, Luton LU2 8LH, UK
E
Butterfield Business Park
Butterfield Business Park, Luton LU2 8DL, UK
F
Stopsley
Stopsley Way, Stopsley, Luton LU2 9AU, UK

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road & Frognal
Quick Help Agency Ltd, London NW3, UK
Visit page
C
Bethnal Green
Tote Bookmakers, 445 Bethnal Green Rd, London E2 9QH, UK
Visit page
D
Buckingham Palace Road
111 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0SR, UK
Visit page
E
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
Visit page
F
London Liverpool Street
155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M, UK
Visit page

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,761 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers have praised the service for its punctuality and helpful staff, noting that drivers are friendly and journeys smooth. The convenience of traveling from Luton to Golders Green is highlighted positively. However, some users mentioned a minor inconvenience regarding the final stop being farther than expected from their intended destination.

National Express Luton London recent customer reviews

Really smooth easy journey. The only problem was the final stop. Should have been let off at the underground stop as the railway station was a bit of a walk from the bus depot

Shirley T.

October 19, 2024

Helpful staff, load our luggages. The journey from Luton to Golders Green was quick and convenient. Will use this service again.

Larisa D.

August 19, 2022

The guys in Luton airport who was checking the tickets was very helpfull and polite. Thanks

Vasileios T.

June 24, 2022

Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex)

3.5/57 reviews

Staff1.3

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Based on 7 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex) ticket prices on this trip start at $33

Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex) Luton London recent customer reviews

Bus didn’t show up. Two hours it came and refused our entrance even we had tickets

Catarina Q.

October 1, 2023

Excellent experience. I will use again. Strongly recommended

Felix O.

June 18, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,574 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to London by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Luton to London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to London start from $10. The average price for this route is around $24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Luton to London?
The average bus travel time from Luton to London is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 50 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 34m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Luton to London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 445 buses available per day, including services from National Express, Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex), FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Luton to London?
The earliest bus departs from Luton to London at 12:01am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to London?
A bus trip from Luton to London generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Luton to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29754 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to London?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Luton to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Luton to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex), with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-09

$27

12-10

$9

Today

$7

12-12

$8

12-13

$8

12-14

$8

12-15

$8

12-16

$8

The cheapest trip from Luton to London was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Luton to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $88 for a bus ticket from Luton to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.