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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€22

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€27

Fastest journey on Sep 19

2 h

Average journey duration on Sep 19

2 h 3 m

Buses on Sep 19

5

Distance

98 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI) to London Luton Airport will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.

Fast buses

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 5 buses from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport, including 5 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 98 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .

On Sat, Sep 19 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.

  • National Express
    9:10 AM2h05
    Leicester station (LEI)
    11:15 AMLondon Luton Airport
    €221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    6:05 AM2h00
    Leicester station (LEI)
    8:05 AMLondon Luton Airport
    €221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    4:50 PM2h05
    Leicester station (LEI)
    6:55 PMLondon Luton Airport
    €251One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    1:30 PM2h05
    Leicester station (LEI)
    3:35 PMLondon Luton Airport
    €291One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    11:45 PM2h00
    Leicester station (LEI)
    1:45 AMLondon Luton Airport
    €371One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

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Bus
Train
Driving

€28

Average price

Cheapest

€53

Average price

€22

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 33m

Average total duration

2h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

Most popular bus company

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport is a bus with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport:

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport costing on average €53.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester station (LEI) and London Luton Airport including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-6.32. The journey takes 2h 3m versus 1h 28m 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.

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.

Leicester station (LEI) 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
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30AM
Arrival Time
04:30AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55AM
Arrival Time
04:55AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:30AM
Arrival Time
05:30AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
€20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
06:00AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:15AM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:55AM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:05AM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:25AM
Arrival Time
09:35AM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:35AM
Arrival Time
09:35AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:10AM
Arrival Time
11:15AM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:20AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:05AM
Arrival Time
12:05PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
€20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:20AM
Arrival Time
01:25PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:10PM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:50PM
Arrival Time
04:00PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
04:05PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55PM
Arrival Time
05:15PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:40PM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:50PM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:45PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
€22

Live departures

Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX23011:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
1:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 transfersDirect
Saturday, September 19
National Express6:05 AM Leicester station (LEI)
2h00
8:05 AM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect
National Express9:10 AM Leicester station (LEI)
2h05
11:15 AM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect
National Express1:30 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2h05
3:35 PM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect
National Express4:50 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2h05
6:55 PM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect

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National Express as well as FlixBus offer buses services from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport.

Why book with Omio vs National Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport

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Buses from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.

There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 40m.

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
Distance
60 miles (98 km)
Average bus duration
2h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
€21
Buses per day
16
Direct buses
14
Fastest bus
1h 40m
First bus
2:30 AM
Last bus
10:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
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

Bus providers: National Express from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as €21. 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 National Express Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest National Express Price
€21
National Express frequency
14 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.
Learn more about National Express

FAQs: Bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI) to London Luton Airport can start from as little as €21 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport is €28 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport is 1h 40m to travel the 60 miles (98 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport leaves at 2:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport leaves at 10:45 PM.
Yes, there are 14 direct buses a day from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Luton Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Leicester station (LEI) and London Luton Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to London Luton Airport from Leicester station (LEI) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester station (LEI) and London Luton Airport including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport:
  • 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 station (LEI) to London Luton Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Leicester station (LEI) nor London Luton Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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