- Must visit
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Victorian mansion museum in Wardown Park with local history, decorative arts, hat-making collections, and rotating exhibitions. It is Luton’s main museum and the best place to understand the town’s文化,
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Slough to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Luton will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 4 buses that leave Slough for Luton on Tue, Jun 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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 train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Luton:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Luton costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
You'll arrive about -1h -49m sooner (1h 41m by bus vs 52m by car) and save roughly $-3.62 (€-2.93) compared to fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $12 (€10)). 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 FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:42AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:42AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:11AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:27AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:43AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:49AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:49AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:34AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:36AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:36AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:16PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:16PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:12PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:42PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:42PM | Arrival Time 07:49PM | Duration 4h07 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:18PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 3h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:18PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:18PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:56PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:01PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:12PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:02PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Slough to Luton buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE702 · NXA1 | On time 7:49 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h16 | 12:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 7:49 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h21 | 12:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA31 | On time 8:34 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h46 | 12:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 8:34 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h16 | 12:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 9:27 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h53 | 1:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA1 | On time 9:27 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h38 | 1:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA1 | On time 10:25 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h40 | 2:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 10:25 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h25 | 2:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 11:25 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h55 | 3:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA1 | On time 11:25 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h45 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 12:25 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h55 | 4:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA1 | On time 12:25 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h55 | 4:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA1 | On time 1:25 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h55 | 5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 1:25 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h25 | 5:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 2:10 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h10 | 6:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA1 | On time 2:10 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h10 | 6:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 2:42 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h08 | 6:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA31 | On time 2:42 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h58 | 6:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 3:12 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h07 | 7:19 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA1 | On time 3:12 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h08 | 7:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 3:42 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h07 | 7:49 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA31 | On time 3:42 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h48 | 7:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA1 | On time 4:18 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h52 | 8:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 4:18 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h51 | 8:09 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 5:18 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h52 | 9:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 6:18 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h02 | 10:20 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA1 | On time 7:12 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h13 | 10:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 7:12 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h38 | 10:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 8:10 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 4h10 | 12:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA2 | On time 8:10 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h20 | 11:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NX422 | 9:02 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h13 | 12:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 9:02 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h38 | 12:40 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · LU757 | 10:00 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h10 | 1:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
RE702 · NXA2 | On time 10:00 PM Slough, Wellington Street | 3h30 | 1:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 4:15 AM Slough | 0h55 | 5:10 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Slough | 1h15 | 7:05 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Slough to Luton run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 3:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Luton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Luton trip today.
Victorian mansion museum in Wardown Park with local history, decorative arts, hat-making collections, and rotating exhibitions. It is Luton’s main museum and the best place to understand the town’s文化,
Museum complex focused on Bedfordshire history, rural life, archaeology, and the Mossman carriage collection, set beside landscaped gardens. Strong local favorite for families and heritage enthusiasts
Contemporary arts venue in central Luton with gallery exhibitions, performances, and creative programming. Worth visiting for a modern cultural counterpoint to the town’s heritage museums.
Luton’s best-known park, combining lakeside walks, formal planting, open lawns, and Wardown House. It is one of the most enjoyable and photogenic places for a relaxed visit.
Creative and heritage-focused central area associated with Luton’s hat-making past, now known for cultural venues, murals, and a more contemporary urban atmosphere.
Large green space beside Stockwood Discovery Centre with gardens, open parkland, and walking routes. Popular with both locals and visitors seeking an easy outdoor stop.
A hearty plate of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast, widely eaten across England and a familiar local breakfast in Luton.
Britain’s classic takeaway of battered fish with thick-cut chips, a staple comfort food commonly enjoyed in and around Luton.
A curry-house favourite strongly associated with modern British dining, reflecting the South Asian culinary influence common in towns such as Luton.
Well-known local spot for fish and chips, offering generous portions and a straightforward traditional takeaway and diner experience.
Longstanding restaurant in Luton town centre, appreciated for polished service, classic Thai dishes, and a more refined dining setting.
Established casual restaurant near Luton Airport, known for grilled meats, classic British dishes, and a dependable family-friendly atmosphere.
Moderate by UK standards. Chain cafes and pubs are reasonable, while hotels and airport-area dining cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up for taxis. No tip needed for pubs, cafes, or counter service.
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