- Must visit
National Maritime Museum
Major maritime museum covering Britain’s seafaring past with interactive galleries, ship models and global exploration stories.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$5
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$5
Fastest journey on Sep 23
50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
1 h
Buses on Sep 23
2
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Greenwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Greenwich will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 2 buses from Luton to Greenwich, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest buses will take 1 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 Luton to Greenwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Greenwich:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Greenwich costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Greenwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Thameslink | Departure Time 05:09AM | Arrival Time 08:38AM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Thameslink | Departure Time 05:39AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Greenwich buses for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:10 PM Luton | 0h50 | 10:00 PM Greenwich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Luton | 1h10 | 11:10 PM Greenwich | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Luton to Greenwich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Most Luton to Greenwich buses use the Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station to London, Canada Square South (Canary Wharf Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Greenwich bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
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