- Must visit
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Victorian mansion housing Luton's main museum and gallery, covering local history, hat making, and decorative arts in a landscaped park setting.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
29
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 $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 29 buses that leave Coventry for Luton on Sat, Jun 20, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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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NX422 · NX230Omio 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 $14. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $23 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 $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Luton costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1 (€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, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Luton buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. 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 · NX230 | 4:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h05 | 6:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX422 | 4:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1h35 | 5:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 5:30 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h05 | 7:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 5:30 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h20 | 7:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h50 | 11:00 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 8:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h15 | 10:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 8:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h00 | 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 | On time 11:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h20 | 2:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX230 | 11:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h35 | 2:50 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 | 2h30 | 5:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 3:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h15 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h40 | 8:40 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 5:25 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h30 | 7:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 5:25 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h15 | 7:40 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 | On time 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 $14 (€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 $14 (€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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Discover the best of Luton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Luton trip today.
Victorian mansion housing Luton's main museum and gallery, covering local history, hat making, and decorative arts in a landscaped park setting.
Museum and gardens with local history displays, carriages, and the period Mossman Collection. A strong family-friendly introduction to Luton's heritage.
Major nearby art gallery and museum often visited from Luton for its fine art, local history, and rotating exhibitions. Worth considering for a wider cultural day trip.
Luton's best-known park, combining lakeside walks, open lawns, and the museum house. A top everyday local favorite and easy first stop.
Large park with open green space, gardens, golf facilities, and access to the discovery centre. Popular for relaxed walks and family visits.
Creative neighborhood known for independent spirit, murals, studios, and a more local side of Luton that has gained popularity in recent years.
A traditional Bedfordshire pastry with a savory filling at one end and a sweet filling at the other, created as a hearty farmworker meal from the area around Luton.
A rich local baked treat made with bread dough, dried fruit, sugar, and lard, long associated with Bedfordshire and nearby counties.
A regional fruit preserve made from plums rather than dairy, traditionally served with cold meats, bread, or cheese boards in Bedfordshire.
A long-established local favorite known for classic fish and chips, generous portions, and a relaxed casual atmosphere.
A reliable casual dining venue serving grilled meats, burgers, and British pub staples in a family-friendly setting.
A well-known central Luton pub and restaurant with classic British dishes, drinks, and a lively social atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than central London, but airport-area hotels and some transport can raise costs.
Service is often included in restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxis. No tip needed for pubs, cafes, or takeaway.
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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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