- Must visit
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 59 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Luton will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 4 buses that leave Nottingham for Luton on Wed, Aug 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 5 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.








Buses from Nottingham to Luton run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Luton buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 | 8:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 11:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 9:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 12:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 10:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 1:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 12:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 3:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 12:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 4:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 1:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h30 | 5:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 3:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 · NXA2 | 5:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h00 | 11:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 10:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 1:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 3:20 AM Nottingham | 6h25 | 9:45 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Museum complex with rural life displays, carriages, gardens, and archaeology, making it one of Luton's strongest family-friendly heritage sites.
Working hat factory museum explaining Luton's famous hat-making trade through machinery, displays, and guided tours in an authentic setting.
Large formal park with lakes, bridges, museum, and broad lawns, ideal for relaxing walks and one of Luton's best-loved green spaces.
Historic town centre square beside St Mary's Church, valued for events, heritage surroundings, and an authentic sense of old Luton.
Extensive parkland with gardens, play areas, and museum access, popular for family walks and exploring Luton's former estate landscape.
A Bedfordshire pastry with chopped meat, suet, onions and seasoning. It is closely tied to the county around Luton and is a classic local comfort food.
A suet dumpling stuffed with currants or jam. Long associated with Bedfordshire home cooking, it is a traditional local pudding served warm.
A rich fruit cake packed with dried fruit and spices. It is a historic Bedfordshire bake often made for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Established Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and generous portions. Casual atmosphere and dependable local favourite.
Well-known Indian restaurant with polished service and a long-standing reputation. Popular for classic curries in a smart but relaxed setting.
Popular South Indian venue serving dosas, idli and vegetarian dishes. Simple setting, strong reputation and reliable regional flavours.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and local transit are usually cheaper than central London.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Traveling from Nottingham to Luton by bus is convenient and quick, with plenty of options to choose from. Every day, 6 National Express services depart from Nottingham Station Street, and take between 2 hours 40 minutes and 3 hours 15 minutes to reach either Luton Airport or Luton Bus Station.
All buses to Luton from Nottingham are provided by National Express, which runs a daily service straight to Luton Airport and Luton Bus Station.
Buses from Nottingham will take between 2 hours 40 minutes and 3 hours 15 minutes to reach Luton. No changes are needed at any stage.
National Express offers 6 direct connections between Nottingham and Luton's two arrival points: Luton Airport and Luton Bus Station. Additionally, customers can book 9-10 indirect services with the same company. These buses will tend to take 1-2 hours longer and require a change at Milton Keynes. However, some take just over 3 hours, so are almost as fast as direct buses.
Departure station: All buses from Nottingham to Luton will leave from the Station Street Bus Station in Nottingham. The bus stop is located right next to Nottingham Train Station, making transfers from nearby towns easy. Students at Nottingham University or Nottingham Trent can catch the tram directly to the station, while trams also provide rapid connections to the city center. Leave 10-15 minutes to get from central locations to the bus stop.
Arrival Stations: Buses from Nottingham will arrive at either Luton Airport or Luton Bus Station. This is an important difference, as Luton Airport is a few miles out of town, while the Bus Station is centrally located. Those taking international flights should alight at Luton Airport, which is right next to the coach stop. Anyone heading for the city center or the University of Bedfordshire campus should take services to Luton Bus Station. From there, passengers can catch local buses to Dunstable, walk to central shopping areas, or transfer to trains which run straight into central London.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nottingham to Luton buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Luton, Station Interchange. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nottingham, University of Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, WC, and Bike Parking.
ATMs are available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Bike Parking.
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