What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Luton?

Gatwick and Luton are 51 miles (82 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Gatwick to Luton start their journey at London Gatwick Airport and wind up at London Luton Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gatwick to Luton on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	2h 40m	1:30am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	2h 55m	1:45am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:05pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	2h 25m	1:30am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	11:05pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	2h 40m	1:45am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	4h 20m	3:50am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick 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 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

51 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $74	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $95	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 16 reviews, National Express received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $15

National Express Gatwick Luton recent customer reviews

I enjoyed every minute from the moment the coach arrived. The lady bus drivers, (had to take two coaches.) were amazing and so cheerful early morning. Wished every passenger Merry Christmas. Would highly recommend.

Carolyne G.

December 25, 2023

On time and Sean, our driver, was really friendly, cheerful and helpful. He immediately assisted with our luggage and made us feel welcome on board. He obviously enjoys his job and this shows.

Paula C.

December 27, 2018

Bus didn’t go from the given address. It said Buckingham Palace Street on the ticket but I actually Had to take a 30 min cab detour to get to the bus station

Szilvia D.

December 9, 2018

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Luton?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

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 Gatwick to Luton by bus

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

11/17

$25

11/18

$16

Today

$14

11/20

$16

11/21

$20

11/22

No data

11/23

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11/24

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The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Luton was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $84 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Luton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-20.