How to get from Luton to London
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We compared the ways to travel from Luton to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 42 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
42 km
Luton to London: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Luton → London LutonbusLocal bus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Departures from Luton to London
FlixBus runs 49 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:40 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 49 | 02:40 | 23:25 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Luton to London works
Start with a Local bus bus from Luton to London, about 45 min. In total it's roughly €7 over 45 min, direct, no transfers.
Luton to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Luton to London?
The most useful route takes about 45m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is London from Luton?
About 42 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Luton to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €7. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Luton to London?
On this route you travel with Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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