The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to London Luton Airport will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 21 buses that leave Birmingham for London Luton Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
NX7072:15 PM3h10Birmingham, Coach Station5:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
NX70712:00 PM3h10Birmingham, Coach Station3:10 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
NX7077:10 AM2h50Birmingham, Coach Station10:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
NX7074:45 AM2h50Birmingham, Coach Station7:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
NX7077:00 PM3h05Birmingham, Coach Station10:05 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
NX4223:25 AM2h10Birmingham, Coach Station5:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$471One-way0 transfers
NX541 · NX7077:35 AM2h25Birmingham, Coach Station10:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$471One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX7072:55 PM2h30Birmingham, Coach Station5:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$481One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX70712:35 PM2h35Birmingham, Coach Station3:10 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$481One-way1 transfer
NX590 · NX7075:00 PM2h40Birmingham, Coach Station7:40 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$531One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus for Birmingham to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 2h 59m versus 1h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Birmingham to London Luton Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Live departures
Birmingham to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to London Luton Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX590 · NX707 | On time 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 7:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
NX707 | 1:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 4:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX422 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 5:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 4:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 7:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 · NX230 | Delayed 5:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:35 AM 8:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 7:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | On time 7:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h25 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX230 | On time 8:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | On time 9:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX410 · NX230 | On time 10:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 2:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | On time 12:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX230 | On time 1:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 5:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 2:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to London Luton Airport
Buses from Birmingham to London Luton Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as $23 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to London Luton Airport 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 London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to London Luton Airport
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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