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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth
Showing times and prices for Jun 05
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
166 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth without transferring at least once.
NXA2 · NX0358:00 PM5h00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1:00 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer- NXA2 · NX0355:40 AM4h55Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station10:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$381One-way1 transfer
- NXA31 · NX0356:40 AM5h30Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station12:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$391One-way1 transfer
- NX422 · NX0355:40 AM4h55Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station10:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$421One-way1 transfer
- NXA2 · NX03511:35 PM9h45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station9:20 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$421One-way1 transfer
- NX231 · NX03510:10 PM3h35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1:45 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$1051One-way1 transfer
- NX230 · NX0357:00 PM3h35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station10:35 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$781One-way1 transfer
- NX230 · NX0354:05 PM3h50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station7:55 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$821One-way1 transfer
- NX240 · NX0355:35 AM3h55Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station9:30 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$901One-way1 transfer
- NX230 · NX0355:20 PM4h00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station9:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$781One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m 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 |
The cheapest way to travel from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).
This is compared to other travel options from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth costing on average $51 (€41).
The fastest way to travel from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport and Bournemouth including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). 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.
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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 Bournemouth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
London Luton Airport to Bournemouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Bournemouth buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 AM London Luton Airport | 4h55 | 9:35 AM Bournemouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:45 AM London Luton Airport | 4h50 | 2:35 PM Bournemouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:45 PM London Luton Airport | 5h25 | 6:10 PM Bournemouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 PM London Luton Airport | 4h55 | 11:25 PM Bournemouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 PM London Luton Airport | 4h55 | 12:25 AM Bournemouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA2 · NX035 | On time 5:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h55 | 10:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NX035 | On time 8:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h00 | 1:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NX035 | On time 11:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 9h45 | 9:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book London Luton Airport to Bournemouth buses with Omio?
National Express operates all buses services from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 4h 50m.
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 103 miles (166 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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 BournemouthYou can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to Bournemouth 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
4h 50m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
National Express frequency
17 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 Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth can start from as little as $19 (€15) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Luton Airport to Bournemouth is $32 (€26) ; 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 Bournemouth is 4h 50m to travel the 103 miles (166 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 Bournemouth leaves at 4:40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth leaves at 11:35 PM.
There are 18 buses a day from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth 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 Luton Airport to Bournemouth, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Bournemouth. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between London Luton Airport and Bournemouth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Bournemouth from London Luton Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport and Bournemouth including taking a bus and train.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth for bus company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Bournemouth are:
- Bournemouth Beach, a popular sandy beach stretching for miles with a pier and various water activities
- Bournemouth Pier, a Victorian-era pier offering entertainment, dining, and panoramic views of the coastline
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, a historic house museum featuring a diverse collection of art and artifacts
- Bournemouth Gardens, a series of beautiful gardens perfect for leisurely walks and picnics
- St. Peter's Church, a historic church known for its stunning architecture and the resting place of Mary Shelley.
The best things to do in Bournemouth include:
- Oceanarium, an aquarium featuring marine life from various global habitats
- Lower Gardens, a well-maintained public park with floral displays and seasonal events
- Boscombe Chine Gardens, a picturesque garden with a mini-golf course and water play area
- Hengistbury Head, a nature reserve ideal for hiking and birdwatching
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum, an interactive museum dedicated to the history of aviation.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth:
- 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 Bournemouth:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Luton Airport to Bournemouth with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither London Luton Airport nor Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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.
In Bournemouth, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like beaches and nightlife spots. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and fake charity collectors. It's advisable to use licensed taxis, keep valuables secure, and stay vigilant in busy public places to ensure safety.
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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