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The cheapest and fastest buses from Stansted to Luton
Showing times and prices for Dec 09
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
46 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Luton will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Fast buses
Of the 31 buses that leave Stansted for Luton on Tue, Dec 09, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
NX73705:00PM2h10
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station07:10PMLuton, Station Interchange
€231One-way
0 transfers
NX73707:30PM1h55
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station09:25PMLuton, Station Interchange
€231One-way
0 transfers
NX73709:15AM1h55
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:10AMLuton, Station Interchange
€231One-way
0 transfers
NX73707:00AM1h55
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station08:55AMLuton, Station Interchange
€231One-way
0 transfers
NX73710:00PM1h55
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:55PMLuton, Station Interchange
€231One-way
0 transfers
NX73711:30AM1h35
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station01:05PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
€241One-way
0 transfers
NX73710:00PM1h35
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:35PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
€241One-way
0 transfers
NX73707:30PM1h35
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station09:05PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
€241One-way
0 transfers
NX73702:00PM1h35
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station03:35PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
€241One-way
0 transfers
NX73707:00AM1h35
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station08:35AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
€241One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Stansted to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Stansted to Luton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Live departures
Stansted to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Luton buses for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 5:04 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX737 | Delayed 7:45 AM 1:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 · NXA1 | Delayed 5:10 AM 1:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 4:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NXA2 | Delayed 5:10 AM 1:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 5:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · LU757 | Delayed 5:10 AM 1:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h20 | 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 7:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 8:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | Delayed 7:45 AM 7:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 9:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 11:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | On time 9:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 10:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | On time 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 1:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 1:25 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 3:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | On time 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 3:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 · NXA31 | On time 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 6:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 7:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | On time 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 6:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 9:25 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | On time 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 9:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | On time 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 11:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 11:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 · NX440 | On time 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 2:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · LU757 | On time 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 2:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NXA1 | On time 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 3:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NXA2 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 3:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · LU757 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 3:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, December 9 | |||||
| NX737 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 2:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 2:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 · NXA1 | 1:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 4:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NXA2 | 1:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 5:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · LU757 | 1:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h20 | 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · LU757 | 2:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 6:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NXA2 | 2:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 6:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · LU757 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 7:40 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NXA1 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 6:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · LU757 | 4:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 8:40 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NXA31 | 4:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 8:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted to Luton
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Buses from Stansted to Luton run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 1h 35m.
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
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted to LutonYou can travel by bus between Stansted to Luton with National Express for as low as $26 (€21). 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
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
$26 (€21)
National Express frequency
30 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 Stansted to Luton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Stansted to Luton can start from as little as $27 (€21) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Stansted to Luton is $31 (€25); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Stansted to Luton is 1 h 35 min to travel the 28 mile (45 km) long route, with around there are 24 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Stansted to Luton leaves at 12: 01AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Stansted to Luton leaves at 11: 46PM.
There are 24 buses a day from Stansted to Luton which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Stansted to Luton, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Luton. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Stansted and Luton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Luton, Station Interchange, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Luton from Stansted is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Stansted to Luton by bus is November.
You have options as you can travel from Stansted to Luton 2 different ways: bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Stansted to Luton:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Stansted to Luton for bus company National Express.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Luton are:
- Stockwood Discovery Centre, a museum featuring local history exhibits, gardens, and a collection of horse-drawn carriages
- Wardown House Museum and Gallery, a Victorian mansion offering art exhibitions and insights into Luton's history
- Luton Hoo Estate, a historic country house with expansive gardens and a golf course
- Whipsnade Zoo, a large zoo home to a variety of animals and conservation programs
- The Hat Factory Arts Centre, a cultural venue hosting performances, workshops, and art exhibitions.
The best things to do in Luton include:
- The Mall Luton, a large shopping center with a variety of retail stores and dining options
- Woodside Animal Farm, a family-friendly attraction featuring a range of animals, play areas, and seasonal events
- Luton Indoor Market, a bustling market offering a variety of goods from fresh produce to unique crafts
- Stockwood Park, a large public park perfect for picnics, walks, and outdoor sports
- The Galaxy, an entertainment complex featuring a cinema, bowling alley, and restaurants.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Stansted to Luton 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 Stansted to Luton, follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Stansted to Luton.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Stansted to Luton:
- 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 Stansted to Luton:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Stansted to Luton.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Stansted to Luton with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Stansted to Luton with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Stansted to Luton with the following bus company: National Express.
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