4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Luton
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Luton will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 40 buses that leave Birmingham for Luton on Sun, Nov 16, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Birmingham to Luton 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, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Live departures
Birmingham to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Luton buses for tomorrow, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX707 | Delayed 4:45 AM 1:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:00 AM 10:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 4:45 AM 1:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 7:50 AM 7:50 AMLuton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Birmingham | 5h10 | 7:40 AM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 1 transfer | |
| NX422 · NX230 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 6:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX422 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 5:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham | 5h45 | 9:45 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | Delayed 4:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:00 AM 10:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | On time 4:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 7:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX421 · NX230 | Delayed 5:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 1:20 PM 1:20 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX421 · NX230 | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 7:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX230 | Delayed 6:40 AM 5:35 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 1:20 PM 1:20 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX230 | Delayed 6:40 AM 5:35 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 9:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | On time 7:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | On time 7:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Birmingham | 4h25 | 12:25 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | On time 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | On time 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 12:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX210 · NX230 | On time 9:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h50 | 2:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX230 | On time 9:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h05 | 2:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | On time 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 3:25 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | On time 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX550 · NX230 | On time 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 4:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX230 | 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 3:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX409 · NX240 | Delayed 3:00 PM 1:15 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX409 · NX240 | Delayed 3:00 PM 1:15 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 4h20 | 5:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | On time 2:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | On time 2:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX550 · NX230 | On time 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h25 | 7:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX230 | 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h40 | 7:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham | 5h00 | 8:35 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | On time 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 7:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | On time 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 7:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX590 · NX707 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX590 · NX707 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 7:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | On time 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | On time 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX400 · NXA1 | On time 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 12:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · LU757 | On time 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h40 | 1:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Luton
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Buses from Birmingham to Luton run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Birmingham to LutonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Luton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Birmingham to Luton
National Express provide the service for buses from Birmingham to Luton. Buses depart from Digbeth Coach Station in Birmingham and travelers can board a bus as early as the small hours of the morning to travel to Luton. During the daytime, the service is regular, with buses departing every 90 minutes to 2 hours. The fastest journey time is 2 hours 15 minutes, but travel from Birmingham to Luton can take up to 3 hours for direct services. Occasionally, passengers traveling at night may need to change buses in London. The last direct service leaves Birmingham around 6:45 p.m. bound for Luton.
Taking the Bus from Birmingham
All National Express buses from Birmingham to Luton depart from the city's major coach station which is located in Mill Lane, close to the Bullring Shopping Centre. Plenty of local buses serve the coach station - including bus routes 2, 3, 5, 31, 34 and 50. The coach station is also close to Birmingham Moor Street rail station, where travelers can link up with London Midland services from regional cities like Worcester. Birmingham doesn't operate a large number of night buses, so for very late or early departures a cab is recommended.
Getting into Luton by Bus
Luton has a charming historical town centre and regional attractions like Whipsnade Zoo and Woburn Safari Park are right on its doorstep. Buses from Birmingham to Luton arrive just outside the town's railroad station. From the Luton Station Interchange, visitors can catch a range of local buses to any point in the city centre. Services run from before 6 a.m. until just after midnight and are therefore available to meet any National Express arrivals.
FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Luton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Birmingham, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Birmingham, Coach Station and Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport). When arriving in Luton, you can end your route in bus stations like Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Luton, Station Interchange, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Stockwood Discovery Centre, a museum featuring local history exhibits, gardens, and a collection of horse-drawn carriages
- Wardown House Museum and Gallery, a Victorian mansion offering art exhibitions and insights into Luton's history
- Luton Hoo Estate, a historic country house with expansive gardens and a golf course
- Whipsnade Zoo, a large zoo home to a variety of animals and conservation programs
- The Hat Factory Arts Centre, a cultural venue hosting performances, workshops, and art exhibitions.
- The Mall Luton, a large shopping center with a variety of retail stores and dining options
- Woodside Animal Farm, a family-friendly attraction featuring a range of animals, play areas, and seasonal events
- Luton Indoor Market, a bustling market offering a variety of goods from fresh produce to unique crafts
- Stockwood Park, a large public park perfect for picnics, walks, and outdoor sports
- The Galaxy, an entertainment complex featuring a cinema, bowling alley, and restaurants.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Luton
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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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