- 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 on Oct 14
$18
Average ticket price on Oct 14
$20
Fastest journey on Oct 14
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 14
2 h 48 m
Buses on Oct 14
4
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Horley to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Luton will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Wed, Oct 14, we found 4 buses from Horley to Luton, including 4 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 14 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Oct 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.








Buses from Horley to Luton run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Luton buses for today, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 7:25 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 8:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 · NX230 | 6:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 8:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX230 | 6:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 8:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 8:40 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 2h20 | 8:40 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 7:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 10:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 9:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h25 | 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 1:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 10:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 1:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 2h35 | 1:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NXA1 | 11:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 4:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, October 14 | |||||
![]() | 1:30 PM Horley | 2h25 | 3:55 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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.
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 Horley 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 Horley to Luton buses use the London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South to Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Horley and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) is 1 km from Horley city centre. Public transport options include:
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Luton, Station Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
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