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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to London Stansted Airport
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- $24
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- $36
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 1 h 37 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 1 h 37 m
- Buses on Nov 01
- 26
- Distance
- 47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to London Stansted Airport will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 26 buses from Luton to London Stansted Airport, including 16 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest buses will take 1 h 37 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.
NX7378:15 AM 1h57 Luton, Station Interchange 10:12 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers- NX737
5:50 AM 1h57 Luton, Station Interchange 7:47 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
1:35 PM 1h57 Luton, Station Interchange 3:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
10:25 AM 1h57 Luton, Station Interchange 12:22 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
8:45 PM 1h57 Luton, Station Interchange 10:42 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX737
9:05 PM 1h37 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 10:42 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
10:45 AM 1h37 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 12:22 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station $29 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
6:55 PM 1h37 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 8:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
4:20 PM 1h37 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 5:57 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
2:55 AM 1h37 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 4:32 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Luton to London Stansted Airport run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 35m.
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Journey facts
- Distance29 miles (47 km)
- Average bus duration2h 31m
- Cheapest ticket price$21 (€18)
- Buses per day27
- Direct buses15
- Fastest bus1h 35m
- First bus7:15 AM
- Last bus10:05 PM
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- Cheapest DaySun
- High SeasonJul - Sep
- Low SeasonOct - Dec
- Busiest DaySat
- Least Busy DayThu
- Best time to book1 day
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Frequently asked questions about your Luton to London Stansted Airport trip
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Luton to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 04:32AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:43AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 4h07 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 04:32AM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:12AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:12AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:12AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:12AM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:22PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:22PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:22PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:32PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:32PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:42PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:42PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
Luton to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX737 | 10:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h57 | 12:22 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 10:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h37 | 12:22 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 1:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h57 | 3:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 1:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h37 | 3:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 4:00 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h57 | 5:57 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 4:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h37 | 5:57 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 6:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h57 | 8:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h37 | 8:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 8:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h57 | 10:42 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 9:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h37 | 10:42 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LU757 · NXA6 | 9:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 4h50 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NXA6 | 10:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| LU757 · NXA8 | 10:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 4h10 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NXA8 | 10:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h10 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NXA8 | 11:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h10 | 3:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NXA8 | 11:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h10 | 3:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| LU757 · NXA8 | 11:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 4h10 | 3:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, November 1 | |||||
| NXA2 · NXA8 | 12:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h55 | 4:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NXA8 | 12:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h55 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 2:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h57 | 4:32 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LU757 · NXA8 | 2:43 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 4h07 | 6:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 2:55 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h37 | 4:32 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h57 | 7:47 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 6:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h37 | 7:47 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 8:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h57 | 10:12 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 8:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h37 | 10:12 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus companies
Bus companies from Luton to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Luton to London Stansted Airport with National Express. Overnight buses available on this route with National Express. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Luton and London Stansted Airport
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
FAQs: Bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to London Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Luton to London Stansted Airport
Most Luton to London Stansted Airport buses use the Luton, Station Interchange to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Luton, Station Interchange from Luton city centre
Luton, Station Interchange bus station facilities and services
Luton, Station Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
Getting to Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) from Luton city centre
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) bus station facilities and services
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 and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
Most popular buses to and from London Stansted Airport and Luton
Most popular bus connections to London Stansted Airport
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