London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport bus with National Express

Wed, Jun 17
+ Add return
National Express
FlixBus
Alsa
BlaBlaCar Bus
Rede Expressos
2,000+ travel companies
National Express
FlixBus
Alsa
BlaBlaCar Bus
Rede Expressos
2,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest buses from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Showing times and prices for Jun 17

Cheapest price

$43

Average price

$51

Fastest journey

2 h 30 m

Average duration

2 h 37 m

Buses per day

14

Distance

113 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.

Fast buses

Of the 14 buses that leave London Luton Airport for Birmingham International Airport on Wed, Jun 17, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 113 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .

On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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 ExpressNX707
    10:00 PM2h30
    Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    12:30 AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX707
    5:10 PM2h55
    Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    8:05 PMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX707
    10:15 AM2h40
    Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    12:55 PMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX707
    12:15 PM2h40
    Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    2:55 PMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX707
    7:35 PM2h40
    Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    10:15 PMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus for London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $37.

Distance: 70 miles (113 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Driving

$42

Average price

Cheapest

$29

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 46m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 31m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).
The fastest way to travel from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 46m.
Yes, you can take a bus between London Luton Airport and Birmingham International Airport.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about -2h -15m sooner (2h 46m by bus vs 1h 31m by car) and save roughly $-12.74 (€-10.32) compared to fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $29 (€24)). 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 Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:20AM
Arrival Time
03:55AM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:55AM
Arrival Time
04:30AM
Duration
2h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:05AM
Arrival Time
09:45AM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:20AM
Arrival Time
09:40AM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:15AM
Arrival Time
11:00AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:25AM
Arrival Time
11:00AM
Duration
2h35
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
12:55PM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
02:55PM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:40PM
Arrival Time
04:30PM
Duration
2h50
Departure days
Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:40PM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
2h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:25PM
Arrival Time
07:20PM
Duration
3h55
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10PM
Arrival Time
08:05PM
Duration
2h55
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:20PM
Arrival Time
09:50PM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$60
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:35PM
Arrival Time
09:15PM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:35PM
Arrival Time
10:15PM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
11:30PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
12:30AM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:10PM
Arrival Time
02:55AM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:55PM
Arrival Time
04:30AM
Duration
4h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$47

Live departures

London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX7078:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h45
11:00 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX70710:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h40
12:55 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX70712:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h40
2:55 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7072:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h50
5:30 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7075:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h55
8:05 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7077:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h40
10:15 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX70710:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h30
12:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX231 · NX210
On time
10:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h45
2:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
1 transfer
Wednesday, June 17
National ExpressNX422 · NX77712:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h35
3:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)1 transfer
National ExpressNX7071:55 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h35
4:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX230 · NX2106:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h40
9:45 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)1 transfer
National ExpressNX230 · NX707
On time
11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h35
4:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport by bus

Compare bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Wed
Jun 17
Thu
Jun 18
Fri
Jun 19
Sat
Jun 20
Sun
Jun 21
Mon
Jun 22
Tue
Jun 23

Why should you book London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport buses with Omio?

National Express operates all buses services from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport.

Why book with Omio vs National Express?

  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Icon of bus

Buses from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.

There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 70 miles (113 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
70 miles (113 km)
Average bus duration
2h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€30)
Buses per day
13
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
2h 30m
First bus
1:55 AM
Last bus
11:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Fri
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 Luton Airport to Birmingham International AirportYou can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport with National Express for as low as $37 (€30). 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 30m
Cheapest Price
$37 (€30)
National Express frequency
13 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 Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport can start from as little as $37 (€30) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport is $42 (€34) ; 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 London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport is 2h 30m to travel the 70 miles (113 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 London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport leaves at 1:55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 8 direct buses a day from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Birmingham International Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between London Luton Airport and Birmingham International Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Birmingham International Airport from London Luton Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport is March.
Yes, you can take a bus between London Luton Airport and Birmingham International Airport.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport for bus company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International 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 London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International 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 London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither London Luton Airport nor Birmingham International 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 bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International 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.

More options for your journey from London Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Most popular buses to and from Birmingham International Airport and London Luton Airport

HomeBusesBuses in United KingdomBus tickets to Birmingham International AirportLondon Luton Airport to Birmingham International Airport bus

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone