What's the distance between Leicester and Luton by coach?

The distance between Leicester and Luton by coach is approximately 61 miles (98 km).

How can I get from Leicester to Luton without driving?

You can travel to Luton from Leicester by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Leicester to Luton from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leicester to Luton on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:45	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 50m	20:35	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	09:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	11:10	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	09:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	12:25	Luton Halfway Avenue	No tags
Bus	07:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	09:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Luton on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	09:45	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	03:35	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	03:45	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	15:45	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 50m	20:35	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	03:45	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:49 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Leicester to Luton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Luton. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

61 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £40	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £130	Average duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £13	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users consistently report a comfortable and timely travel experience, highlighting the professionalism and politeness of the drivers. The service is described as first-class, with appropriate temperature settings during journeys. Many users express satisfaction with their overall experiences, indicating they would choose this service again in the future.

National Express Leicester Luton recent customer reviews

Was supposed to arrive 07.15 but arrived an hour late. Bus driver didn’t have enough fuel to get to destination and we had to wait for a fuel card from somewhere

Rufaro J.

29 June 2023

They come to late not in time and after the driver it’s go to fast to arrive in time

Souad S.

19 June 2023

First time with N.E. 1st class service all round and definitely will not be the last.

Robert O.

19 August 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,346 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Luton?

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Stops in Luton

A - London Luton Airport

B - Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop

C - Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village

D - Lilley

E - Butterfield Business Park

F - Stopsley

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Leicester to Luton

What's the distance between Leicester and Luton by coach?
The distance between Leicester and Luton by coach is approximately 61 miles (98 km).
How can I get from Leicester to Luton without driving?
You can travel to Luton from Leicester by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£19

16/11

£31

Today

£16

18/11

£14

19/11

£18

20/11

£13

21/11

£15

22/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Luton was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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

You can expect to pay from £13 to £40 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Luton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-20.

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.