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The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Stratford
Showing times and prices for Dec 15
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
47 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Stratford will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Luton to Stratford without transferring at least once.
NXA31 · NX49102:45PM3h15
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station06:00PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$251One-way
1 transfer
NXA31 · NX49008:30AM3h25
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station11:55AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$251One-way
1 transfer
NXA1 · NX49106:05PM3h15
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station09:20PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$251One-way
1 transfer
LU757 · NX49008:05AM3h50
Luton, Station Interchange11:55AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$301One-way
1 transfer
LU757 · NX49102:15PM3h45
Luton, Station Interchange06:00PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$301One-way
1 transfer
NX737 · NXA906:55PM2h55
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station09:50PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$471One-way
1 transfer
NX737 · NXA902:55AM2h55
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station05:50AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$511One-way
1 transfer
NX737 · NXA906:10AM3h00
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station09:10AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$471One-way
1 transfer
NX737 · NXA901:55PM3h00
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station04:55PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$471One-way
1 transfer
NX737 · NXA909:05PM3h05
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station12:10AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$471One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Luton to Stratford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Stratford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Luton to Stratford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Live departures
Luton to Stratford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Stratford buses for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 2:51 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM Luton | 3h20 | 6:20 PM Stratford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:00 PM Luton | 3h20 | 8:20 PM Stratford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
| NX737 · NXA9 | Delayed 2:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h15 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | Delayed 2:55 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | Delayed 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h20 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | Delayed 6:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | On time 8:00 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h30 | 11:30 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| LU757 · NX490 | 8:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h50 | 11:55 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | On time 8:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 11:30 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA31 · NX490 | Delayed 10:15 AM 8:30 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 11:55 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | On time 10:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h45 | 1:50 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | On time 10:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 1:50 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | On time 1:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h20 | 4:55 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | On time 1:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 4:55 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| LU757 · NX491 | 2:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h45 | 6:00 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA31 · NX491 | On time 2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 6:00 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | On time 4:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 7:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | On time 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 9:50 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NXA9 | On time 9:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 12:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Stratford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Luton to Stratford run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 2h 55m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $8 (€7)
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $8 (€7)
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to StratfordYou can travel by bus between Luton to Stratford with National Express for as low as $8 (€7). 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
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
$21 (€16)
National Express frequency
13 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 Luton to Stratford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Stratford 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 Stratford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Luton to Stratford can start from as little as $33 (€27) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Luton to Stratford is $52 (€42); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Luton to Stratford bus time is 2 h 32 min covering the 29 mile (46 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Luton to Stratford leaves at 2: 55AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Luton to Stratford leaves at 9: 20PM.
There are 17 buses a day from Luton to Stratford which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Luton to Stratford, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Stratford. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service from Luton to Stratford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Stratford from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Stratford by bus is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Stratford including taking a bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Luton to Stratford:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Luton to Stratford 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 Luton to Stratford 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 Luton to Stratford, follow these tips:
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 Luton to Stratford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Luton to Stratford:
- 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 Luton to Stratford:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Luton to Stratford.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Luton to Stratford with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Luton to Stratford with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Luton to Stratford with the following bus company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Luton to Stratford
Luton
Stratford
The major bus station for departures in Luton is Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) for your trip from Luton to Stratford.
Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
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Luton, Station Interchange
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The major bus station for arrivals in Stratford is London, Stratford City Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Stratford City Bus Station for your trip to Stratford from Luton.
London, Stratford City Bus Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Car connection
Montfichet RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Five Guys (in the station)
- Wahaca (0.2 km)
- The Real Greek (0.3 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Stratford City Bus Station
- Bus: 25, 69, 86, 97, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 339, 425, 473, 678 Metro: Central , Jubilee Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail, Overground
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