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Coach tickets from London to Luton Airport

From £5 one-way*

Duration: 45 mins (fastest)
Departures: up to 55 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from London to Luton Airport in 45 mins (fastest)

Trying to work out how to get from London to Luton Airport? Our coaches travel from London to Luton Airport up to 55 times a day, from £5 one-way*. Services run around-the-clock, so you're never far away from the next direct coach, no matter when you choose to travel.

Our fastest journey will get you there in just 45 minutes from Golders Green and with regular, reliable services, low fares, and a comfortable fleet of coaches, you can travel in style for less.

London to Luton Airport journey information
Fastest journey time 45 mins (from Golders Green)
Cheapest price From £5 *
Distance (approx) 56km (from London Victoria)
No. of stops 0 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 2:20am/23:59pm

Our London to Luton Airport services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

A1 coach towards Luton Airport

Our A1 service travels up to 51 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • London (Victoria Rail Station)
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London (Paddington Station)
  • London (Baker Street)
  • London (St John's Wood)
  • London (Finchley Road)
  • London (Finchley Road & Frognal)
  • London (Golders Green)
  • Luton Airport Bus Station

A11 coach towards Northampton

Our A11 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • London (Victoria Rail Station)
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London (Paddington Station)
  • London (Baker Street)
  • London (St John's Wood)
  • London (Finchley Road)
  • London (Finchley Road & Frognal)
  • London (Golders Green)
  • Luton Airport Bus Station

London to Luton Airport route map

Luggage

You can take two 20kg suitcases and one item of hand luggage per adult on our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

View our luggage policy 

Departing from London Victoria Coach Station

Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line, and the Circle Line.

A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre, along with a nearby taxi rank.

Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities.

Arriving at Luton Airport

To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.

To pass the time until your flight, Luton Airport is packed with facilities to help you pass the time. Within a five-minute walk of the terminal, you'll find eateries, supermarkets, along with newsagents and more.

Take a look at our Luton Airport facilities page for more information.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from London to Luton Airport?

The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 2.20am, arriving at Luton Airport Bus Station at 3.55am.

When is the last coach from London to Luton Airport?

The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.59pm, arriving at Luton Airport Bus Station at 1.35am.

How much is the coach from London to Luton Airport?

A one-way journey from London to Luton Airport is available from £5*.

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

Our fastest coach journeys from London to Luton Airport take 45 mins from our Golders Green stop.

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

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1 booking fee applies. Fares correct 8 March 2023 for travel between 8 March 2023 and 6 July 2023.

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