What is the distance between Heathrow and Luton?

The distance between the two cities is 29 miles (46 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heathrow to Luton?

If you're headed to Luton from Heathrow, chances are that your bus will depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive at London Luton Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Heathrow to Luton from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Luton on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	55m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	50m	10:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 50m	6:50am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	1h	8:35pm	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 50m	6:50am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Luton on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	55m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	50m	10:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h	1:30am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	1h	8:35pm	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h	1:30am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Luton on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 5m	2:45pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	50m	10:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h	1:30am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h	1:30am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 50m	6:50am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:17 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Heathrow to Luton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Luton. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

29 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $58	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $7	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users generally appreciate the punctuality and professionalism of the staff, noting that buses are on time and luggage is handled with care. However, there have been mentions of issues such as non-functional wifi services and concerns about toilet facilities needing better maintenance or ventilation.

National Express Heathrow Luton recent customer reviews

Remove toilet from couches or make proper sealed door and wc ventilation or change maintenance company, good luck

Marcin B.

August 25, 2022

The staff sent me to a wrong coach so I was waiting for the bus and nothing came plus they printed me a ticket for green line when it was actually national express so I had to get lucky enough to go in a bus not that full

Bianca M.

June 10, 2022

My only reservation is that the wifi was not turned on. This is my first time in UK and I wanted to use the wifi service to communicate my host but that wasn't possible. Next time the wifi should be on.

Akila S.

January 7, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Luton?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Luton

A - London Luton Airport

B - Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop

C - Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village

D - Lilley

E - Butterfield Business Park

F - Stopsley

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Heathrow to Luton by bus

What is the distance between Heathrow and Luton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heathrow to Luton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$12

11/16

$12

Today

$12

11/18

$12

11/19

$18

11/20

$12

11/21

$12

11/22

$17

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Luton was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $54 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Luton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.