The cheapest and fastest buses from Northampton to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Northampton to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to London Luton Airport will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 24 buses that leave Northampton for London Luton Airport on Sat, Jun 20, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
NX7078:55 PM1h10Northampton, Town Centre10:05 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
NX7076:28 PM1h12Northampton, Far Cotton7:40 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
NX7078:58 PM1h07Northampton, Far Cotton10:05 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
NX7079:00 PM1h05Northampton, London Road10:05 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
NX7076:30 PM1h10Northampton, London Road7:40 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
NX7073:20 AM1h00Northampton, London Road4:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
NX7079:00 AM1h00Northampton, London Road10:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$301One-way0 transfers
NX7073:18 AM1h02Northampton, Far Cotton4:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
NX7078:58 AM1h02Northampton, Far Cotton10:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$301One-way0 transfers
NX7073:15 AM1h05Northampton, Town Centre4:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Northampton to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m 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 Northampton to London Luton Airport:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to London Luton Airport costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
You'll arrive about -1h -24m sooner (1h 15m by bus vs 51m by car) and save roughly $-14.39 (€-11.79) compared to fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $14 (€12)). 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 National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Northampton to London Luton Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:18AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:18AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:28AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:48AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:58AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:28AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:13PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:28PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:43PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:58PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Live departures
Northampton to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to London Luton Airport buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX707 | 6:43 PM Northampton, Far Cotton | 1h12 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 6:45 PM Northampton, London Road | 1h10 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 8:58 PM Northampton, Far Cotton | 1h07 | 10:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 9:00 PM Northampton, London Road | 1h05 | 10:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
NX707 | Delayed 3:15 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h05 | 7:15 AM 7:15 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 3:18 AM Northampton, Far Cotton | 1h02 | 4:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 3:20 AM Northampton, London Road | 1h00 | 4:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 6:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 7:15 AM 7:15 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 6:28 AM Northampton, Far Cotton | 1h07 | 7:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 6:30 AM Northampton, London Road | 1h05 | 7:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 8:55 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h05 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 8:58 AM Northampton, Far Cotton | 1h02 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 9:00 AM Northampton, London Road | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 11:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h15 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 11:28 AM Northampton, Far Cotton | 1h12 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 11:30 AM Northampton, London Road | 1h10 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 1:55 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h15 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 1:58 PM Northampton, Far Cotton | 1h12 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 2:00 PM Northampton, London Road | 1h10 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 4:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h15 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 4:13 PM Northampton, Far Cotton | 1h12 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 4:15 PM Northampton, London Road | 1h10 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 6:25 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h15 | 7:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 8:55 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 10:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to London Luton Airport
Buses from Northampton to London Luton Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 20:55. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 8:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express from Northampton to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Northampton to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Northampton to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to London Luton 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 Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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