London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for Nov 25

Cheapest price

$19

Average price

$26

Fastest journey

1 h 15 m

Average duration

1 h 44 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for London Luton Airport on Tue, Nov 25, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Nov 25 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .

On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 51 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
03:50AM3h10
London Heathrow Airport
07:00AMLondon Luton Airport
$191One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:35AM2h55
London Heathrow Airport
06:30AMLondon Luton Airport
$221One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:35PM1h15
London Heathrow Airport
10:50PMLondon Luton Airport
$291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:45PM1h45
London Heathrow Airport
12:30AMLondon Luton Airport
$301One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:05PM1h25
London Heathrow Airport
06:30PMLondon Luton Airport
$311One-way
0 transfers

London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:05AM
Arrival Time
01:30AM
Duration
1h25
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:30AM
Arrival Time
01:30AM
Duration
1h00
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:45AM
Arrival Time
04:00AM
Duration
3h15
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:55AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
2h55
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
2h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:05AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:50AM
Arrival Time
08:00AM
Duration
3h10
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
08:15AM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:25AM
Arrival Time
08:15AM
Duration
2h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:50AM
Arrival Time
08:25AM
Duration
1h35
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
08:25AM
Duration
1h25
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
08:25AM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:05AM
Arrival Time
09:25AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
09:25AM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:45AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
1h35
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:55AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
1h25
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:50AM
Arrival Time
11:45AM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:25AM
Arrival Time
11:45AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:50AM
Arrival Time
11:45AM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:10AM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:55AM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
1h25
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:20PM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
1h00
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:10PM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
1h35
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:40PM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
1h05
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:35PM
Arrival Time
04:20PM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
04:20PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:50PM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
1h00
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:05PM
Arrival Time
06:50PM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
06:50PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:05PM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
1h25
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
1h00
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$24
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:20PM
Arrival Time
08:55PM
Duration
1h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$24
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
08:55PM
Duration
1h25
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$24
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
08:55PM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$24
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:40PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
3h10
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:05PM
Arrival Time
10:30PM
Duration
1h25
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
10:30PM
Duration
1h00
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:35PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
1h15
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:00PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:45PM
Arrival Time
01:30AM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:59PM
Arrival Time
02:50AM
Duration
2h51
Departure days
Mon, Wed
Cheapest price
$34

Live departures

London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport buses for today, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 10:57 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express10:59 PM London Heathrow Airport
2h51
1:50 AM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, November 25
national_express3:50 AM London Heathrow Airport
3h10
7:00 AM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect
national_express8:05 PM London Heathrow Airport
1h25
9:30 PM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect
national_express9:35 PM London Heathrow Airport
1h15
10:50 PM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect
national_express10:45 PM London Heathrow Airport
1h45
12:30 AM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport

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Buses from London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.

There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 55m.

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
28 miles (46 km)
Average bus duration
1h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
$19 (€15)
Buses per day
47
Direct buses
32
Fastest bus
55m
First bus
03:35
Last bus
22:45

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport start from as low as $19 (€15) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $26 (€21) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
  • On average there are 47 daily trains from London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport with 32 direct service.
  • The fastest trains can take as little as 55m but the average duration is 1h 3m
Train Operators
  • Travel from London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport with National Express
  • The most booked train company for this route on Omio is National Express.
Stations & Schedule
  • First train typically departs at 03:35 AM and the last at 10:45 PM
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 Heathrow Airport to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as $19 (€15). 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
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
$16 (€13)
National Express frequency
46 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 Heathrow Airport to London Luton Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow 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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) can start from as little as $22 (€18) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) is $38 (€31); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time to London Luton Airport (LTN) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is on average 50 min   for the 28 mile (45 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Luton Airport (LTN) by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 12: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 11: 59PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) without having to change trains with National Express. There are 27 direct buses from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services to London Luton Airport (LTN) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to compare what amenities they may offer.
A day trip to London Luton Airport (LTN) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing with a journey time of 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) is February.
Yes, you can take a bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN).
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN):
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN) with the following bus company: National Express.

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