- 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 on Sep 19
$23
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$30
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 31 m
Buses on Sep 19
20
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swansea to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Luton will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
It's difficult to get from Swansea to Luton without transferring at least once.
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NX507 · NXA31Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $126.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Swansea to Luton:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Luton costing on average $126.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 5h 53m versus 3h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:13PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Luton buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX507 · NXA31 | 4:50 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 7h30 | 12:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NXA1 | 6:25 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 7h40 | 2:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 7h05 | 2:15 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 6h55 | 2:15 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NXA31 | 7:55 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 7h35 | 3:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NXA1 | 9:30 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 7h50 | 5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NXA31 | 11:10 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 7h30 | 6:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX508 · NXA31 | 12:13 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 7h17 | 7:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NXA1 | 2:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 7h50 | 10:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 7h05 | 10:15 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 6h55 | 10:15 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 8h35 | 12:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 8h30 | 12:40 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NX422 | 5:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 6h45 | 12:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 6h50 | 6:10 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 6h40 | 6:10 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 6h20 | 8:05 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 6h10 | 8:05 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 7h20 | 10:35 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 7h10 | 10:35 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Swansea to Luton run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:35 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.
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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Luton buses use the Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station to Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food outlets available within the station.
Free WiFi available in the station premises. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
Available at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Swansea, University Bay Campus is 4 km from Swansea city centre. Public transport options include:
Swansea, University Bay Campus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and a restaurant on campus.
Free Wi-Fi available within campus buildings. ATMs are aTM located near the student union building.
Ticket office support is available at Swansea, University Bay Campus.
Available at Swansea, University Bay Campus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea, University Bay Campus: Campus is accessible with ramps and elevators.
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