What's the distance between Luton and Heathrow by coach?

The distance between Luton and Heathrow by coach is approximately 29 miles (46 km).

What is the best way to go from Luton to Heathrow without a car?

You can travel to Heathrow from Luton by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Luton to Heathrow from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Luton to Heathrow on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Luton DART Parkway	1h	15:00	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	50m	18:10	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	12:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h	13:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	12:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h	13:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	12:45	Luton Airport (LTN)	55m	13:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Heathrow on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:20	Luton DART Parkway	1h	04:20	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	50m	02:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	50m	02:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	14:00	Luton DART Parkway	1h	15:00	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	50m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Heathrow on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:20	Luton DART Parkway	1h	04:20	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	50m	02:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	50m	02:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	00:20	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	3h 7m	03:27	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T4	No tags
Bus	14:00	Luton DART Parkway	1h	15:00	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Heathrow on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:20	Luton DART Parkway	1h	04:20	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	50m	02:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	50m	02:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	14:00	Luton DART Parkway	1h	15:00	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	50m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 07:51 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Luton to Heathrow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heathrow. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage duration

29 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£12 - £73	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £5	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

National Express is highly regarded for its punctuality and friendly, helpful drivers. Many users appreciate the comfortable travel experience and consistently choose this service for their journeys. However, some feedback suggests that additional information about bus locations could be beneficial to newcomers, while others feel that ticket prices are somewhat high.

National Express Luton Heathrow recent customer reviews

Bus was late, little to no information about when it would arrive and people smoking at the station

Adam W.

27 October 2023

Was a terrible service the bus was cancelled last minute with no communication and the next bus was incredibly dirty .

Brandon F.

18 July 2023

Trip was uneventful between airports. Driver was courteous and efficient. Bit of a mixup with trip number but it all worked out in the end.

Deirdre G.

17 May 2023

Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex)

3.5/57 reviews

Staff1.3

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi0

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Luton and Heathrow?

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

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Luton to Heathrow

What's the distance between Luton and Heathrow by coach?
The distance between Luton and Heathrow by coach is approximately 29 miles (46 km).
What is the best way to go from Luton to Heathrow without a car?
You can travel to Heathrow from Luton by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£23

17/11

£9

Today

£8

19/11

£8

20/11

£9

21/11

£9

22/11

£15

23/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Luton to Heathrow was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £43 for a bus ticket from Luton to Heathrow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-11-19.

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.