How much is the bus ticket from Leicester to Luton?

The cheapest bus tickets from Leicester to Luton start from $24. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Leicester to Luton?

The average bus travel time from Leicester to Luton is 2h, covering a distance of 99 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Leicester to Luton route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Leicester to Luton?

The earliest bus departs from Leicester to Luton at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leicester to Luton?

A bus trip from Leicester to Luton generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Leicester to Luton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Leicester to Luton?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Leicester to Luton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Leicester to Luton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Leicester to Luton from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	6:15am	Luton Airport (LTN)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	5:10am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	5:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	3:20am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	5:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 50m	8:35pm	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Leicester St Margarets bus station	5h 30m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 50m	8:35pm	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 50m	8:35pm	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Leicester St Margarets bus station	5h 30m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 5:27 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Luton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Luton. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

98 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $71	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $232	Average Duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $29	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Luton?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
Visit page
B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Stops in Luton

A
London Luton Airport
Visit page
B
Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop
Station Road (Interchange, adj Rail Stn), Luton LU1
C
Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village
Inspire, Luton LU2 7UJ, UK
D
Lilley
Four Views, West St, Lilley, Luton LU2 8LH, UK
E
Butterfield Business Park
Butterfield Business Park, Luton LU2 8DL, UK
F
Stopsley
Stopsley Way, Stopsley, Luton LU2 9AU, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users consistently report a comfortable and timely travel experience, highlighting the professionalism and politeness of the drivers. The service is described as first-class, with appropriate temperature settings during journeys. Many users express satisfaction with their overall experiences, indicating they would choose this service again in the future.

National Express Leicester Luton recent customer reviews

Was supposed to arrive 07.15 but arrived an hour late. Bus driver didn’t have enough fuel to get to destination and we had to wait for a fuel card from somewhere

Rufaro J.

June 29, 2023

They come to late not in time and after the driver it’s go to fast to arrive in time

Souad S.

June 19, 2023

First time with N.E. 1st class service all round and definitely will not be the last.

Robert O.

August 19, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,544 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Luton by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Leicester to Luton?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leicester to Luton start from $24. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Leicester to Luton?
The average bus travel time from Leicester to Luton is 2h, covering a distance of 99 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Leicester to Luton route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Leicester to Luton?
The earliest bus departs from Leicester to Luton at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leicester to Luton?
A bus trip from Leicester to Luton generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Leicester to Luton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Leicester to Luton?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Leicester to Luton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Leicester to Luton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-05

$42

12-06

$43

Today

$44

12-08

$31

12-09

$28

12-10

$29

12-11

$27

12-12

$33

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Luton was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Luton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $73 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Luton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-12-11.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.