The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 6 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for London Luton Airport on Wed, Jun 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
10:30 PM4h30London Gatwick Airport3:00 AMLondon Luton Airport$171One-way0 transfers
10:50 PM2h40London Gatwick Airport1:30 AMLondon Luton Airport$291One-way0 transfers
10:45 PM4h15London Gatwick Airport3:00 AMLondon Luton Airport$311One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM4h30London Gatwick Airport4:00 AMLondon Luton Airport$311One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM4h15London Gatwick Airport4:00 AMLondon Luton Airport$311One-way0 transfers
10:50 PM2h40London Gatwick Airport1:30 AMLondon Luton Airport$291One-way0 transfers
6:40 PM2h50London Gatwick Airport9:30 PMLondon Luton Airport$331One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM4h15London Gatwick Airport4:00 AMLondon Luton Airport$311One-way0 transfers
10:45 PM4h15London Gatwick Airport3:00 AMLondon Luton Airport$311One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM4h30London Gatwick Airport4:00 AMLondon Luton Airport$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
You'll arrive about -2h -8m sooner (2h 36m by bus vs 1h 28m by car) and save roughly $-1.60 (€-1.29) compared to fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $26 (€21)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport Bus Timetables
| 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, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX210 · NX240 | Delayed 8:00 AM 7:05 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 10:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX240 | Delayed 11:50 AM 7:15 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h05 | 10:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 8:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 11:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h35 | 11:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 10:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h40 | 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 10:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h25 | 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX230 | On time 11:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX230 | Delayed 11:50 AM 11:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h35 | 2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 1:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 4:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 1:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h45 | 4:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX240 | On time 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h20 | 5:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX240 | On time 2:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h10 | 5:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 6:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h45 | 6:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 4:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 7:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 4:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h35 | 7:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 · NX230 | On time 6:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 8:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 7:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 10:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 7:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h35 | 10:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 9:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h15 | 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 10:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h40 | 1:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h25 | 1:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 1:20 PM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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