Leicester to London Luton Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Cheapest price

€30

Average price

€33

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h

Buses per day

16

Distance

99 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester 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 Leicester to London Luton Airport will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.

Fast buses

Of the 16 buses that leave Leicester for London Luton Airport on Sat, Dec 06, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Dec 06 the direct buses cover the 99 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .

On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.

National ExpressNX230
04:50PM2h05
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
06:55PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
301One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX230
10:10AM2h05
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
12:15PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
301One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX230
09:20AM2h00
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
11:20AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
301One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX230
04:15AM2h00
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
06:15AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
301One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX230
01:30PM2h05
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
03:35PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
301One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Leicester to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 61 miles (99 km)

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Bus
Train

€27

Average price

Cheapest

€45

Average price

2h 26m

Average total duration

1h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

East Midlands Trains

Most popular train company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Leicester to London Luton Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:45AM
Arrival Time
03:45AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30AM
Arrival Time
04:30AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55AM
Arrival Time
04:55AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:20AM
Arrival Time
05:20AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:45AM
Arrival Time
05:55AM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:15AM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:00AM
Arrival Time
07:30AM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:55AM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:05AM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:25AM
Arrival Time
09:35AM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:35AM
Arrival Time
09:35AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:15AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
28
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:35AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:20AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:10AM
Arrival Time
12:15PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:40AM
Arrival Time
12:40PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:15AM
Arrival Time
01:45PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:25AM
Arrival Time
01:45PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:40AM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:10PM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:50PM
Arrival Time
04:00PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
04:05PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55PM
Arrival Time
05:15PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:40PM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:50PM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:45PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
25

Live departures

Leicester to London Luton Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London Luton Airport buses for tomorrow, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 9:21 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX2301:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
3:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2302:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
4:55 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2403:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
5:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2304:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
6:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2306:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
8:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2307:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
9:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2309:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
11:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX23010:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h05
12:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX24010:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NX737
On time
11:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h30
1:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX737
On time
11:25 AM Leicester, Braunstone
2h20
1:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX2301:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h05
3:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2302:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h05
4:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2303:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h05
5:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2304:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h05
6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport

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Buses from Leicester to London Luton Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.

There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 2h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $23 (€19)
Distance
61 miles (99 km)
Average bus duration
1h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
$28 (€22)
Buses per day
13
Direct buses
10
Fastest bus
2h 0m
First bus
02:45
Last bus
22:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $23 (€19)

Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Leicester 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

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
$28 (€22)
National Express frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) can start from as little as $28 (€23) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) is $41 (€33); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time between Leicester and London Luton Airport (LTN) is on average 2 h   for the 61 mile (98 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to London Luton Airport (LTN) from Leicester by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 1: 45AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 11: 45PM.
There are 16 buses a day from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN), you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Luton Airport (LTN). You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service to London Luton Airport (LTN) from Leicester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
The cheapest month for a bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) including taking a bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) depends on the bus company:
  • 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.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN), follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
  • Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
  • Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN):
    • National Express
      • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
    Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN):
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Leicester to London Luton Airport (LTN) with the following bus company: National Express.

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