Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Coach transfers to and from Luton Airport
Coaches to Luton Airport from £5 one way*
Hassle-free Luton Airport transfers
Hop on board our transfer service and glide effortlessly to Luton Airport. Whether it's day or night, we've got you covered from various UK locations straight to the airport doorstep. And the best part? You can travel in style without breaking the bank.
Hassle-free Luton Airport transfers
Hop on board our transfer service and glide effortlessly to Luton Airport. Whether it's day or night, we've got you covered from various UK locations straight to the airport doorstep. And the best part? You can travel in style without breaking the bank.
Popular routes to Luton Airport
Please scroll across for further information on our popular routes
| Routes | Daily Services | Prices From* | Journey Time | Service Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London to Luton Airport | 51 | £5.00* | 35 minutes (from Golders Green) | A1, A2, A31, 422 |
| Heathrow to Luton Airport | 27 | £25.00* | 50 minutes | 230, 240, 707, 788 |
| Birmingham to Luton Airport | 10 | £19.10* | 2 hours 55 minutes | 707, 777 |
| Stansted to Luton Airport | 9 | £15.00* | 1 hour 10 minutes | 737, 777 |
| Oxford to Luton Airport | 8 | £16.00* | 1 hour 55 minutes | 737 |
Not all journeys to Luton Airport are listed here.
To see all possible routes, please use our Journey Planner at the top of the page
Jump on our National Express airport transfers departing from multiple London locations and bid farewell to the inconvenience of train travel. Choose a convenient time to travel to Luton Airport from one of these locations that suits your schedule:
A Services
A1 service - travels up to 43 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Luton Airport Airport Bus Station
- London (Golders Green)
- London (Finchley Road & Frognal)
- London (Finchley Road Station)
- London (St John's Wood)
- London (Baker Street)
- London (Paddington Station)
- London (Marble Arch)
- London Victoria Rail Station
- London Victoria Coach Station
A2 service - travels up to 16 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Luton Airport Bus Station
- London (Golders Green)
- London (Golders Green)
- London (Finchley Road & Frognal)
- London (Finchley Road)
- London (St John's Wood)
- London (Baker Street)
- London (Paddington Station)
- London (Marble Arch)
A11 service - travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Luton Airport Airport Bus Station
- London (Golders Green)
- London (Finchley Road & Frognal)
- London (Finchley Road Station)
- London (St John's Wood)
- London (Baker Street)
- London (Paddington Station)
- London (Marble Arch)
- London Victoria Rail Station
- London Victoria Coach Station
Looking to zip between Birmingham and Luton Airport, Heathrow, Stansted, or Gatwick? Our pick-up spot is right outside the terminal for ultimate convenience!
Book at the airport ticket office upon arrival or visit our contact us page.
For just £5 each way, our Change & Go Add On lets you be completely flexible with which coach you board to and from the airport
Board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time.
So if your flight is delayed, then there's no need to panic; you can just hop on the next available coach.
Simply add the 'Change & Go' option to your ticket in the Add Extras section of the booking process.
Serving over 14 million passengers every year, Luton Airport is the UK’s fifth busiest and is one of London’s six international airports.
Facilities
With a range of eateries, Luton Airport serves everything from sausages to sushi. There’s a selection of popular coffee chains and a pub if you require something stronger.
If you’re travelling within the EU, shop till your heart’s content, duty-free, or at high street favourites. For a truly stress-free experience, you can even pick up your purchases when you return with Shop & Collect.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport and is free for the first 4 hours. There are also plenty of chances to take out cash and exchange currency.
Security
Before visiting the airport, it’s best to familiarise yourself with what you can take through security to avoid any delays. For a summary of Luton Airport’s security checklist, click here.
Luton Airport has some high tech security measures such as electronic boarding pass gates and security scanners – so read their guide to make sure you’re security smart.
Boarding guidance
As boarding can be completed 40 minutes before the flight is due to the depart, it’s best to leave plenty of time to get to the airport, check-in and get through security. As a guideline, please arrive at least 3 hours before your flight for check-in.
Accessibility
Luton Airport is fully accessible for passengers with reduced mobility. Should you require Special Assistance, let your airline know 48 hours before the flight and they will request Special Care Assistance from Luton Airport staff who can help you from arrival at the airport to departure onboard a flight.
Useful info
Luton Airport provides a handy online flight tracker here.
For Android users, the FLIGHTS Luton Airport app gives you up-to-date arrival and departure times, flight status, airport maps and a lot else.
Key contact details
- Main switchboard – 01582 405100
- Car parking – 0345 303 7397 – luton.customerservices@apcoa.com
- Immigration – 01582 817900 / 878700
- Flight info – 0906 211 500 00
- Lost Property – 01582 809174
Luton Airport Routes
- Birmingham to Luton
- London to Luton
- Oxford to Luton
- Luton to London
- Luton to Oxford
- Luton to Birmingham
Inter-airport routes to Luton:
Inter-airport routes from Luton:
Frequently asked questions
Drivers can only sell tickets via cash payment (and may have limited change), to avoid delays to your service and to guarantee you a seat, please purchase your ticket before travel.
By booking in advance you may save more on ticket prices and you can also manage any bookings by signing up to My Account. Book now using the blue journey planner on NationalExpress.com.
In addition, you can call the National Express Contact Centre on 08717 818181 between 10am and 6pm, 7 days a week. Calls cost 13p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
Contact your airline or travel insurer to recover the costs.
If you have a refundable ticket and you cancel your ticket at least 72 hours prior to your outward journey, you will be able to claim a refund subject to our usual terms and conditions.
Be sure to leave sufficient time between the arrival time of your coach and departure time of your flight. When booking your coach to the airport, plan to arrive at the airport no later than 3 hours before the departure time of your flight.
Even if you have checked in online, leave at least an hour to clear security at the airport.
Yes, we can help you do that. On arrival, speak to a member of our National Express team at the airport and they will be happy to assist you. Any changes you make will be subject to an amendment fee and an excess fare, depending on the ticket type you booked.
Please note, amendments will only be available on Fully Flexible and Standard tickets.
When booking a coach, allow at least 1 hour 30 minutes after landing to clear passport control, collect any luggage and make your way to our departure point. Flexible and Standard tickets can only be amended before the time of departure and might be subject to an amendment fee, excess fare and seat availability. If your flight is delayed, contact our staff as soon as possible.
Open return tickets will allow you to be booked onto the next available service without extra fees. This ticket is valid for 3 months from the original date of departure.
Alternatively, a Change & Go add-on is available from our online 'add extras' page, allowing you to:
- Board any available coach 12 hours before or 12 hours after your original departure time
- Amend your ticket to a new departure date – free of charge
- Cancel up to 24 hours before departure and receive a refund
Tickets for Luton Airport transfers purchased through Ryanair.com may take up to 24 hours to be delivered via e-mail.
If you still have not received your National Express ticket after 24 hours, please check your junk/spam folder for tickets from tickets@nationalexpress.com or sales@nationalexpress.com.
Otherwise, contact our National Express customer services team. Please have your Ryanair booking reference number to hand when you get in touch.
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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
