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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
Showing times and prices for Dec 04
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
81 km
Cheap tickets
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 $27.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for London Luton Airport on Thu, Dec 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.
10:30PM4h20
London Gatwick Airport02:50AMLondon Luton Airport
$271One-way
0 transfers
09:50PM2h40
London Gatwick Airport12:30AMLondon Luton Airport
$281One-way
0 transfers
06:40PM2h50
London Gatwick Airport09:30PMLondon Luton Airport
$291One-way
0 transfers
08:35PM2h15
London Gatwick Airport10:50PMLondon Luton Airport
$301One-way
0 transfers
08:20PM2h30
London Gatwick Airport10:50PMLondon Luton Airport
$301One-way
0 transfers
08:35PM2h15
London Gatwick Airport10:50PMLondon Luton Airport
$301One-way
0 transfers
08:20PM2h30
London Gatwick Airport10:50PMLondon Luton Airport
$301One-way
0 transfers
09:50PM2h40
London Gatwick Airport12:30AMLondon Luton Airport
$281One-way
0 transfers
06:40PM2h50
London Gatwick Airport09:30PMLondon Luton Airport
$291One-way
0 transfers
10:30PM4h20
London Gatwick Airport02:50AMLondon Luton Airport
$271One-way
0 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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
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, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 4:39 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX025 · NXA1 | Delayed 5:10 PM 3:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h10 | 8:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | Delayed 5:10 PM 5:40 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h45 | 8:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | |
| NX025 · NX230 | On time 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h40 | 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 | |
| NX025 · NXA1 | On time 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h15 | 4:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport run on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 2h 30m.
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 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 02:35 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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 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
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 15m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€14)
National Express frequency
39 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 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.
Cheap bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN) can start from as little as $20 (€16) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN) is $36 (€29); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN) bus time is 2 h 15 min covering the 50 mile (81 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 2: 35AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 11: 45PM.
There are 36 buses a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Luton Airport (LTN) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to London Luton Airport (LTN) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN) is January.
You have options as you can travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Luton Airport (LTN) 2 different ways: bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN):
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN), follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN):
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN).
You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN) with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN) with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN) with the following bus company: National Express.
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