How to get from London to Luton
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Luton by price and travel time.
- 42 km as the crow flies
- 82 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Luton. The most useful door-to-door route takes 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 42 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
42 km
London to Luton: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Borough of Camden → Lutonbus
FlixBus·40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Luton
FlixBus runs 82 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 82 | 00:30 | 23:59 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 00:50
- 00:59
- 01:50
- 03:55
- 04:15
- 04:55
- 05:00
- 05:15
- 05:50
- 05:55
- 06:00
- 06:10
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:40
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:10
- 07:30
- 07:40
- 07:50
- 08:00
- 08:10
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 09:40
- 10:00
- 10:40
- 11:00
- 11:40
- 12:00
- 12:20
- 12:40
- 13:00
- 13:20
- 14:00
- 14:20
- 14:30
- 14:35
- 14:55
- 15:35
- 15:40
- 15:55
- 16:00
- 16:35
- 16:40
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:05
- 17:25
- 17:40
- 18:00
- 18:05
- 18:10
- 18:20
- 18:25
- 18:40
- 19:05
- 19:10
- 19:20
- 19:25
- 19:40
- 20:10
- 20:20
- 20:40
- 21:20
- 22:20
- 22:30
- 22:59
- 23:30
- 23:50
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 14
Cheapest fare by day, London to Luton
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Wed, Oct 14.
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Luton works
Start with a FlixBus bus from London Borough of Camden to Luton, about 40 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 40 min, direct, no transfers.
London to Luton: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Luton?
The most useful route takes about 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Luton?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:59, from London Heathrow, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Luton?
82 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from London to Luton leave from?
London Heathrow with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Luton from London?
About 42 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Luton cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Luton?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Luton?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026