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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for Nov 26

Cheapest price

$20

Average price

$20

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 6 m

Buses per day

31

Distance

43 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.

Fast buses

Of the 31 buses that leave London Luton Airport for London Paddington (PAD) on Wed, Nov 26, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Nov 26 the direct buses cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .

On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest buses will take 1 h 6 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 ExpressNXA2
11:50AM1h20
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
01:10PMLondon, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNXA2
06:30PM1h17
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
07:47PMLondon, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNXA2
10:50AM1h20
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:10PMLondon, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNXA2
08:35AM1h30
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
10:05AMLondon, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNXA2
10:05PM1h06
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
11:11PMLondon, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 26 miles (43 km)

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€17

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Cheapest

€33

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1h 46m

Average total duration

1h 16m

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30m

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1h 20m

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National Express

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Direct Options

Direct Options

London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:01AM
Arrival Time
01:06AM
Duration
1h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:30AM
Arrival Time
01:36AM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:00AM
Arrival Time
02:06AM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30AM
Arrival Time
02:36AM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:00AM
Arrival Time
03:06AM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30AM
Arrival Time
03:36AM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:30AM
Arrival Time
04:36AM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30AM
Arrival Time
05:36AM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:30AM
Arrival Time
06:36AM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:45AM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:35AM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:35AM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:45AM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:50AM
Arrival Time
11:10AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:50AM
Arrival Time
12:10PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:50AM
Arrival Time
01:10PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:50PM
Arrival Time
02:10PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:50PM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:50PM
Arrival Time
04:10PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:50PM
Arrival Time
05:10PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:50PM
Arrival Time
06:10PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
07:47PM
Duration
1h17
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
08:10PM
Duration
1h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
08:40PM
Duration
1h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
09:06PM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:30PM
Arrival Time
09:36PM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
10:06PM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
10:36PM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:05PM
Arrival Time
11:11PM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
11:36PM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:00PM
Arrival Time
12:06AM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30PM
Arrival Time
12:36AM
Duration
1h06
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$19

Live departures

London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) buses for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 3:15 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express12:45 PM London Luton Airport
1h20
2:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
national_express6:25 PM London Luton Airport
1h10
7:35 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
national_express8:30 PM London Luton Airport
1h06
9:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
national_express9:30 PM London Luton Airport
1h06
10:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, November 26
national_expressNXA212:01 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1h05
1:06 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA212:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1h06
1:36 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA21:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1h06
2:06 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA21:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1h06
2:36 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA22:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1h06
3:06 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA22:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1h06
3:36 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)

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Buses from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.

There are 35 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 1h 6m.

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
26 miles (43 km)
Average bus duration
1h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
$11 (€9)
Buses per day
36
Direct buses
35
Fastest bus
1h 6m
First bus
02:30
Last bus
22:30

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) start from as low as $11 (€9) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $21 (€17) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
  • On average there are 36 daily trains from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) with 35 direct service.
  • The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 6m but the average duration is 1h 16m
Train Operators
  • Travel from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) with National Express and Megabus
  • The most booked train company for this route on Omio is National Express.
Stations & Schedule
  • First train typically departs at 02:30 AM and the last at 10:30 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, Megabus from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)You can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) with National Express, Megabus for as low as $11 (€9). 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 6m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
National Express frequency
28 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.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
$22 (€18)
Megabus frequency
45 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: Bus from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)

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

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) is $23 (€19); 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 Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) bus travel time is 1 h 6 min   for the 26 mile (42 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 1: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 11: 30PM.
Yes, there are 69 direct buses a day from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Take the London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) bus with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the trip from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A day trip to London Paddington (PAD) from London Luton Airport (LTN) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) by bus is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) including taking a bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD), 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 Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD).
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD):
    • 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 (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD):
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD).
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) with the following bus company: National Express.

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