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How to get to Luton by coach
| Routes | 12 |
| Trips per day | 775 |
| coach lines | 4 |
| Stations | 12 |
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About Luton
Situated on the River Lea, Luton is a vibrant town only 29 miles northwest of London. The city's local history is celebrated and displayed at the Stockwood Discovery Centre. This free attraction offers gardens, a cafe, and a museum, together creating a great place to spend the day exploring.
To add some retail therapy to your vacation, visit The Mall to browse over 100 shops, including both high street retailers and independent shops. The Mall also houses many restaurants and cafes, making it a relaxing place to stop and take a load off with a latte—or an afternoon tea, if you'd like to really embrace local tradition.
Due to its location near London, Luton is a very accessible town. Access via rail, bus, and air is available from its international airport, where frequent services from London and other major cities arrive.
What coach companies travel to Luton, United Kingdom?
Located in United Kingdom, Luton is accessible by coach from 12 other cities. You can choose from 775 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Luton on Wanderu. Arriva UK Bus (100/101 Luton to Stevenage) usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Luton are also available..
Coach companies serving Luton
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 62 | 3h 52m | £26.68 |
| Arriva UK Bus (100/101 Luton to Stevenage) | 3 | 0h 28m | £6.29 |
| Green Line | 3 | 1h 15m | £11.69 |
| Megabus | 1 | 1h 21m | £14.02 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Luton?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Luton by coach with National Express giving them a 3 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that National Express had the most comfortable coach service to Luton taking into account the seats and amenities that National Express offers. They rate National Express a 4 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Luton punctually, travelers suggest that National Express has the best on time performance on their coach schedules to Luton, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The busiest coach station in Luton is Luton Station Interchange. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular coach stations in Luton are:
- Luton Station Interchange
- Luton Airport
- Luton Bus Station Interchange
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1h 56m | £15.27 |
| Bournemouth | 5h 23m | £49.53 |
| Leicester | 2h 29m | £28.15 |
| Nottingham | 3h 42m | £31.48 |
| Smethwick | 4h 48m | £30.57 |
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