- Must visit
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coventry to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Luton will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 3 buses that leave Coventry for Luton on Wed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 95 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Luton:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Luton costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.95. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 1h 19m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Luton buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h10 | 6:10 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 2:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h20 | 4:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 2:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h05 | 4:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h30 | 7:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX422 | 4:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1h35 | 5:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h20 | 8:20 AM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 5:20 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h25 | 7:45 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 5:20 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h10 | 7:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h50 | 11:00 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 7:40 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h35 | 10:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 7:40 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h20 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 10:25 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h30 | 12:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 10:25 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h15 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h10 | 2:10 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX230 | 11:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h30 | 2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX230 | 11:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h45 | 3:00 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 12:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h30 | 3:25 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 12:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h15 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 3:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h15 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 3:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h30 | 5:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 5:35 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h35 | 8:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 5:35 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h20 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h45 | 10:15 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 7:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h25 | 10:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 7:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h10 | 10:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX460 · NX230 | 8:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h55 | 12:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX230 | 8:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h40 | 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h10 | 12:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Coventry to Luton run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Luton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Luton trip today.
Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Museum complex with rural life displays, carriages, gardens, and archaeology, making it one of Luton's strongest family-friendly heritage sites.
Working hat factory museum explaining Luton's famous hat-making trade through machinery, displays, and guided tours in an authentic setting.
Large formal park with lakes, bridges, museum, and broad lawns, ideal for relaxing walks and one of Luton's best-loved green spaces.
Historic town centre square beside St Mary's Church, valued for events, heritage surroundings, and an authentic sense of old Luton.
Extensive parkland with gardens, play areas, and museum access, popular for family walks and exploring Luton's former estate landscape.
A Bedfordshire pastry with chopped meat, suet, onions and seasoning. It is closely tied to the county around Luton and is a classic local comfort food.
A suet dumpling stuffed with currants or jam. Long associated with Bedfordshire home cooking, it is a traditional local pudding served warm.
A rich fruit cake packed with dried fruit and spices. It is a historic Bedfordshire bake often made for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Established Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and generous portions. Casual atmosphere and dependable local favourite.
Well-known Indian restaurant with polished service and a long-standing reputation. Popular for classic curries in a smart but relaxed setting.
Popular South Indian venue serving dosas, idli and vegetarian dishes. Simple setting, strong reputation and reliable regional flavours.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and local transit are usually cheaper than central London.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry 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.

Most Coventry to Luton buses use the Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station to Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Luton, Station Interchange. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Ramps.
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