How far is Luton from Nottingham by coach?

The distance between Nottingham and Luton by coach is approximately 81 miles (130 km).

Is there a way to reach Luton from Nottingham without a car?

You can travel to Luton from Nottingham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Nottingham to Luton from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nottingham to Luton on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:50	Nottingham University, South Entrance (Stop UN04)	3h 15m	08:05	Luton Airport (LTN)	Cheapest
Bus	02:00	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 45m	04:45	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	3h	03:45	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	03:05	University of Nottingham	6h 40m	09:45	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	3h	03:45	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Luton on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:15	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 40m	21:55	Luton Airport (LTN)	Cheapest
Bus	02:25	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 45m	05:10	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	3h	03:45	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	03:05	University of Nottingham	6h 40m	09:45	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	3h	03:45	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

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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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

81 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £45	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£22 - £174	Average duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £17	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and Luton?

Stops in Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
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B
34 Long Row W
34 Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DR, UK
C
33 Derby Rd
33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2QB, UK
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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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,724 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers have expressed high satisfaction with the service, highlighting its efficiency and comfort. The staff is noted for being very helpful and friendly. Additionally, users appreciated the eloquence of drivers who created a relaxing travel experience that even allowed some passengers to sleep comfortably during their journey.

National Express Nottingham Luton recent customer reviews

The driver was very eloquent very clear and Jovial. He was a good driver. I never sleep on the bus . But o slept and was relaxed 😀keep up the good work.

Rejoice M.

23 June 2022

National Express is a comfortable and affordable way to travel. All of the staff were very nice and service-oriented.

Orianne S.

28 July 2019

Fantastic and staff very helpful

Craig S.

12 September 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,404 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Nottingham to Luton

How far is Luton from Nottingham by coach?
The distance between Nottingham and Luton by coach is approximately 81 miles (130 km).
Is there a way to reach Luton from Nottingham without a car?
You can travel to Luton from Nottingham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£16

21/11

£22

Today

£20

23/11

£26

24/11

£17

25/11

No data

26/11

No data

27/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Luton was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £48 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Luton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-24.

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.