London to Luton Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets

From £7 one-way*

Information

We recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.

London to Luton Airport for £2*

We've teamed up with London Luton Airport to offer 10,000 £2 tickets. Book at least 7 days in advance using promo code LUTON2. T&Cs apply.

Click here to find out how to get your £2 seat

Guaranteed seat

Your reservation secures a seat for your entire journey.

Generous luggage allowance

Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard

Free Wi-Fi onboard

Standard on most National Express services so you can stay connected with ease.

'Great' rating

With over 32,000 five-star reviews through Trustpilot...

Avoid drop-off fees

Avoid paying airport drop-off fees for visitors accessing departures

No booking fee with My Account

Checkout faster, manage your tickets and save £1.50 when you sign up to My Account

Coach from London to Luton Airport

Get to Luton Airport in as little as 40 minutes from just £7 one-way*, with up to 49 services departing daily. Skip the airport parking charges and expensive train connections - our coaches run around the clock and drop you directly at the terminal door, so you can focus on the trip ahead.

With 9 pick-up points across London - including Victoria, Baker Street, Paddington, Marble Arch, and Golders Green - there's a stop close to wherever you're starting your journey. That means less dragging your suitcase through busy stations and more time settling in before your flight.

Every ticket comes with a guaranteed seat reservation, so your place is secured for the entire journey. If your plans change, flexible ticket options and a 3-hour travel window either side of your booked departure give you room to adjust. And because our coaches take you directly to the Luton Airport terminal door, there's no need for the Luton DART or any shuttle bus - one smooth ride from your stop to the terminal. Discover more.

Right to the airport terminal door

Avoid the extra hassle and cost of the Luton DART and travel with us, our coaches take you right to the airport terminal door.

Up to 33% off group airport travel

Save on travel from London to Luton and Stansted Airport! Enjoy 33% off 4 people or more. Simply use the journey planner on the offer page to grab your discount: Offer valid for single bookings. Full terms online.

Group Offer Page

Why we recommend booking in advance

Why choose National Express?

🏆 The UK's No.1 choice: The go-to coach service for airport travellers across the UK, with a 'Great' Trustpilot rating and over 32,000 five-star reviews - See our reviews

⚡ Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers: Up to 49 services a day, running 24 hours, with our fastest journey taking just 40 minutes from Golders Green

✅ More stops and less walking: Multiple pick-up points across London mean you can board closer to your starting point - no need to trek across the city to a mainline station

⭐ Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities: A reserved seat on every journey, a generous luggage allowance (1 large suitcase or 2 medium cases, plus hand luggage) ideal for family holidays, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning, and onboard toilets - Explore our facilities

💷 Great value for every traveller: Low fares when you book in advance, save more with a return ticket, 33% off for groups of 4 or more, and no airport car park charges to worry about - Group Offer Page

London to Luton Airport journey information
Fastest journey time	40 mins (from Golders Green)
Cheapest price	From £7 *
Distance (approx)	56km (from London Victoria)
No. of stops	0 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily	0:01am/23:30pm

Our London to Luton Airport network

We operate 4 services between London and Luton Airport - the A1, A2, A31, and 422 - covering multiple stops across London. Many of these stops sit on the London Underground network, with connections to the Victoria, District, and Circle lines at Victoria Coach Station. Use the Journey Planner to find the best service and stop for your journey, or explore the route map for a full overview of our network.

A1 coach towards Luton Airport

A2 coach towards Luton Airport

A31 coach towards Luton Airport

422 coach towards Manchester

440 coach towards Derby

London to Luton Airport transfers

Other popular routes to Luton Airport

Please scroll across for further information on our popular routes

Routes	Daily Services	Prices From*	Journey Time	Service Number
London to Luton Airport	49	£12.00*	40 minutes (from Golders Green)	A1, A2, A31, 422, 440
Heathrow to Luton Airport	16	£14.50*	50 minutes	230, 231, 240
Milton Keynes to Luton Airport	31	£12.10*	35 minutes	230, 240, 707, 737, 422
Birmingham to Luton Airport	10	£23.50*	2 hours 55 minutes	707, 777
Stansted to Luton Airport	9	£18.10*	1 hour 10 minutes	737, 777
Oxford to Luton Airport	8	£20.20*	1 hour 55 minutes	737
Leicester to Luton Airport	14	£17.50*	2 hours	230, 240

Not all journeys to Luton Airport are listed here.
To see all possible routes, please use our Journey Planner at the top of the page

Extra flexibility with Change & Go

Our Change & Go add-on allows you to board any coach to and from your chosen location for just £5 each way, on Standard and Fully Flexible tickets. You can switch to another service within the 24 hour flexibility period (12 hours pre-departure or 12 hours post-departure), subject to availability.

Discover Change & Go

London to Luton Airport route map

More routes to Luton Airport

Travelling to Luton Airport

Starting your journey

We recommend arriving at your chosen stop at least 10 minutes before your coach is due to depart. This gives you plenty of time to board comfortably and have your luggage loaded into the hold. Travelling alone? There's no heavy lifting to worry about - luggage is stowed in the hold before you board, so you can take your seat and relax.

Track your coach in real-time

Our Coach Tracker lets you see exactly where your driver is, live on your phone or desktop. No more guessing whether the coach is on time - just check the tracker and time your arrival at the stop with confidence.

Direct to the terminal door

Our coaches drop you right at the Luton Airport terminal door. Unlike train passengers who need to pay for the Luton DART shuttle, you'll step off the coach and walk straight into the terminal.

Planning your time

We recommend arriving at Luton Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure to allow for check-in, security, and boarding. With our 00:01 departure from London Victoria, even the earliest flights are well within reach.

Coach station and airport facilities

London Victoria Coach Station is well connected to the Underground via the Victoria, District, and Circle lines, with bus routes and a taxi rank right outside. At Luton Airport, the coach station offers automated ticket machines (available 24/7), waiting facilities, toilets, charging points, and a coffee shop. Dining options and shops are just a short walk from the terminal. Visit our Luton Airport facilities page for more details.

Travel to the airport from across the UK by coach with National Express

Luggage

You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

View our luggage policy

Frequently asked questions

How much is the coach from London to Luton Airport?

Are there coaches for early morning or late-night flights?

How long does the coach take from London to Luton Airport?

What luggage can I bring on board?

What happens if I miss my coach from London to Luton Airport?

Can I use National Express if my train to Luton Airport is disrupted?

Where does the coach drop off at Luton Airport?

Is there Wi-Fi on board?

Can I buy tickets at the coach station?

No booking fees

Sign up or log in to My Account today and save on our usual £1.50 booking fee, as well as enjoying a host of other great benefits.

Discover My Account

Coach Tracker

Search for your service and track your coach in real-time with Coach Tracker...

Track your coach

Route Map

Our Route Map automatically updates as more stops and services are added...

Explore our stops

T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.