How far is Leicester from Luton?

About 61 miles (98 km) separate Leicester and Luton.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Leicester to Luton leave from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and arrive at London Luton Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Leicester to Luton from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 50m	8:35pm	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	9:20am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	11:10am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	9:20am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	11:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	5h 15m	8:35pm	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	9:20am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	11:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Leicester St Margarets bus station	5h 30m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 15m	6:55pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	9:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	8:05am	Luton Airport (LTN)	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 50m	8:35pm	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Luton on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 50m	8:35pm	Luton DART Parkway	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 50m	3:35am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 10m	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	3:45am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:59 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester 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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

61 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $50	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $165	Average Duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $20	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Luton?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Stops in Luton

A
London Luton Airport
Visit page
B
Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop
Station Road (Interchange, adj Rail Stn), Luton LU1
C
Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village
Inspire, Luton LU2 7UJ, UK
D
Lilley
Four Views, West St, Lilley, Luton LU2 8LH, UK
E
Butterfield Business Park
Butterfield Business Park, Luton LU2 8DL, UK
F
Stopsley
Stopsley Way, Stopsley, Luton LU2 9AU, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users consistently report a comfortable and timely travel experience, highlighting the professionalism and politeness of the drivers. The service is described as first-class, with appropriate temperature settings during journeys. Many users express satisfaction with their overall experiences, indicating they would choose this service again in the future.

National Express Leicester Luton recent customer reviews

Was supposed to arrive 07.15 but arrived an hour late. Bus driver didn’t have enough fuel to get to destination and we had to wait for a fuel card from somewhere

Rufaro J.

June 29, 2023

They come to late not in time and after the driver it’s go to fast to arrive in time

Souad S.

June 19, 2023

First time with N.E. 1st class service all round and definitely will not be the last.

Robert O.

August 19, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leicester to Luton by bus

How far is Leicester from Luton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester 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

11/24

$21

11/25

$15

Today

$20

11/27

$18

11/28

$23

11/29

$23

11/30

$23

12/01

$15

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Luton was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $51 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Luton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-12-01.

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.