- Must visit
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major civic museum with art, archaeology, natural history, and Egyptian collections near the University.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport to Bristol 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 Bristol will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 6 buses that leave London Luton Airport for Bristol on Wed, Jun 17, 6 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 160 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m 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 Luton Airport to Bristol:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to Bristol costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
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.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Bristol buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · NX209 | Delayed 5:05 AM 1:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX202 | On time 6:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h30 | 10:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX040 | Delayed 9:45 AM 6:40 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h05 | 11:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX040 | Delayed 9:45 AM 6:40 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 6h00 | 7:10 PM 7:10 PMBristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX202 | On time 8:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 12:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX200 | On time 9:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h55 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX040 | Delayed 9:45 AM 9:45 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h00 | 2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX200 | On time 11:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h10 | 3:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX202 | 12:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 4:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX200 | On time 1:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h15 | 5:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX040 | On time 1:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h35 | 7:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX040 | On time 2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h15 | 8:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX040 | On time 2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h25 | 8:10 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX200 | On time 4:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h00 | 8:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX200 | On time 5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 9:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA1 · NX040 | On time 6:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h20 | 11:25 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | |
NXA1 · NX040 | On time 6:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h10 | 11:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX202 | On time 7:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 11:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX231 · NX200 | On time 9:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h35 | 12:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX231 · NX201 | 10:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 2:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:40 AM London Luton Airport | 4h35 | 9:15 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London Luton Airport to Bristol run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Bristol — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bristol trip today.
Major civic museum with art, archaeology, natural history, and Egyptian collections near the University.
Museum ship and dockyard telling the story of Brunel’s pioneering steamship in immersive exhibits.
City museum on Bristol’s history, people, and harbor heritage with engaging modern displays.
Lively waterfront walking area with museums, public art, bridges, and some of Bristol’s best views.
Elegant neighborhood of terraces, boutiques, and leafy streets near the Suspension Bridge.
Historic hilltop park with paths, greenery, and elevated city views beside Cabot Tower.
Traditional West Country cider widely associated with Bristol and Somerset. Usually still or sparkling, from local apples, and a classic pub drink in the city.
Famous hard cow’s milk cheese from nearby Somerset. Often served on ploughman’s lunches, cheeseboards, and in sandwiches across Bristol.
A lightly sweet enriched bun with sugar and dried fruit, traditionally linked to nearby Bath and commonly found in the wider region including Bristol cafés.
Well-regarded restaurant focused on seasonal British cooking, often highlighting local produce in a relaxed, refined atmosphere.
Acclaimed small-plates restaurant in Bristol with a polished yet lively feel, known for Spanish cooking and strong ingredient quality.
Well-known city-centre restaurant praised for simple, ingredient-led dishes and an intimate dining room with strong local reputation.
Moderate by UK standards. Food and coffee are manageable, but hotels and central dining can be pricey on weekends.
Service charge may be added in restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up for taxis. Tipping is not expected in pubs or for takeaway.
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