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The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for Apr 02

Cheapest price

$26

Average price

$32

Fastest journey

3 h 20 m

Average duration

3 h 47 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

82 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Luton to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave Luton for London Gatwick Airport on Thu, Apr 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .

On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.

  • FlixBus
    2:00 PM3h40
    Luton
    5:40 PMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    9:30 PM4h25
    Luton
    1:55 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    12:01 AM3h44
    Luton
    3:45 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    5:40 AM3h20
    Luton
    9:00 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Luton to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $17.

Distance: 50 miles (82 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train

$27

Average price

$26

Average price

Cheapest

3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Luton to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:10AM
Arrival Time
03:05AM
Duration
2h55
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:35AM
Arrival Time
04:05AM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:50AM
Arrival Time
04:15AM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:35AM
Arrival Time
06:20AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$83
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:50AM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:20AM
Arrival Time
07:15AM
Duration
2h55
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:35AM
Arrival Time
07:25AM
Duration
2h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
08:20AM
Duration
3h10
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$87
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:25AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:45AM
Arrival Time
08:35AM
Duration
2h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:00AM
Arrival Time
08:45AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
10:00AM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55AM
Arrival Time
10:40AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:10AM
Arrival Time
10:50AM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
11:30AM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:25AM
Arrival Time
12:25PM
Duration
3h00
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$80
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:40AM
Arrival Time
12:35PM
Duration
2h55
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:05AM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:10AM
Arrival Time
01:45PM
Duration
2h35
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:25AM
Arrival Time
01:55PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:35AM
Arrival Time
01:55PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:05PM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:20PM
Arrival Time
02:55PM
Duration
2h35
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
03:55PM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$80
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:45PM
Arrival Time
04:05PM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:15PM
Arrival Time
04:35PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:10PM
Arrival Time
06:05PM
Duration
2h55
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:25PM
Arrival Time
06:15PM
Duration
2h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:50PM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$84
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:05PM
Arrival Time
07:40PM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:05PM
Arrival Time
07:35PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:20PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:45PM
Arrival Time
09:10PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
09:20PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
11:45PM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:15PM
Arrival Time
10:20PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:10PM
Arrival Time
11:55PM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:15PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:10PM
Arrival Time
01:55AM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:25PM
Arrival Time
12:40AM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:45PM
Arrival Time
02:35AM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:05PM
Arrival Time
02:45AM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:35PM
Arrival Time
03:05AM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:45PM
Arrival Time
02:55AM
Duration
3h10
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$34

Live departures

Luton to London Gatwick Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:45 AM Luton
2h15
9:00 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:45 AM Luton
2h25
9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2306:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange
2h45
9:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:15 AM Luton
2h15
10:30 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:15 AM Luton
2h25
10:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX230 · NX2008:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange
3h00
11:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 AM Luton
2h15
12:20 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 AM Luton
2h25
12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX23010:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange
2h35
12:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 AM Luton
2h20
12:55 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 AM Luton
2h30
1:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX23011:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange
2h40
1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX240 · NX20111:30 AM Luton, Station Interchange
3h25
2:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX240 · NX201
Delayed
11:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h20
8:10 PM 8:10 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:15 PM Luton
2h20
3:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:15 PM Luton
2h10
3:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2302:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange
2h55
5:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX230 · NX025
On time
2:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange
3h40
6:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX2304:05 PM Luton, Station Interchange
2h30
6:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2305:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
2h25
8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
national_expressLU757 · NX025
On time
6:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange
4h30
10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:15 PM Luton
2h05
9:20 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:15 PM Luton
2h15
9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX231 · NX025
On time
8:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h45
10:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NX025
On time
8:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange
4h30
12:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX231 · NX025
On time
9:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h45
12:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:25 PM Luton
2h15
11:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:25 PM Luton
2h05
11:30 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 transfersDirect
national_expressLU757 · NX025
On time
9:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
3h50
1:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressLU757 · NXA2
On time
10:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
3h10
1:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_express12:01 AM Luton
3h44
3:45 AM London Gatwick Airport0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport

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Buses from Luton to London Gatwick Airport run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.

There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 2h 20m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $12 (€10)
Distance
50 miles (82 km)
Average bus duration
2h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
$17 (€14)
Buses per day
40
Direct buses
17
Fastest bus
2h 20m
First bus
12:01 AM
Last bus
11:30 PM
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $12 (€10)

Bus providers: National Express from Luton to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Luton to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as $12 (€10). 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
2h 20m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€14)
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 Luton to London Gatwick Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Luton to London Gatwick Airport can start from as little as $17 (€14) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Luton to London Gatwick Airport is $27 (€22) ; 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 Luton to London Gatwick Airport is 2h 20m to travel the 50 miles (82 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 11:30 PM.
Yes, there are 17 direct buses a day from Luton to London Gatwick Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Luton and London Gatwick Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and London Gatwick Airport including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Luton to London Gatwick Airport depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Luton to London Gatwick Airport:
  • 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 Luton to London Gatwick Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express.

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