✈ Bus and Coach Luton - London Stansted Airport (STN)

Which bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Luton to London Stansted Airport. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£17

tomorrow

£16

Sunday

Monday

£14

Tuesday

£13

Wednesday

£14

Thursday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	02:25	Luton	Bus Station	04:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 02:25:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	05:40	Luton	Bus Station	07:45	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 05:40:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Luton	Bus Station	10:10	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:45:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 30m	09:50	Luton	Bus Station	12:20	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 09:50:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 5m	13:25	Luton	Bus Station	15:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:25:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 55m	05:50	Luton	Interchange	07:45	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Luton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 05:50:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 55m	08:15	Luton	Interchange	10:10	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Luton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:15:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 55m	16:00	Luton	Interchange	17:55	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Luton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 16:00:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 55m	18:35	Luton	Interchange	20:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Luton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 18:35:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 55m	20:45	Luton	Interchange	22:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Luton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 20:45:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	02:25	Luton	Bus Station	04:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 02:25:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	05:40	Luton	Bus Station	07:45	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 05:40:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Luton	Bus Station	10:10	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 07:45:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 30m	09:50	Luton	Bus Station	12:20	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 09:50:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 5m	13:25	Luton	Bus Station	15:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:25:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	02:25	Luton	Bus Station	04:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 02:25:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Luton	Bus Station	10:10	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 07:45:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 30m	09:50	Luton	Bus Station	12:20	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 09:50:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 5m	13:25	Luton	Bus Station	15:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:25:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	15:30	Luton	Bus Station	17:55	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:30:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	02:25	Luton	Bus Station	04:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 02:25:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	05:40	Luton	Bus Station	07:45	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 05:40:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Luton	Bus Station	10:10	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 07:45:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 30m	09:50	Luton	Bus Station	12:20	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 09:50:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 5m	13:25	Luton	Bus Station	15:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:25:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	02:25	Luton	Bus Station	04:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 02:25:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	05:40	Luton	Bus Station	07:45	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 05:40:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Luton	Bus Station	10:10	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 07:45:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 30m	09:50	Luton	Bus Station	12:20	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 09:50:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 5m	13:25	Luton	Bus Station	15:30	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:25:00 to Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport is £13 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Luton and London Stansted Airport?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Luton to London Stansted Airport. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Luton to London Stansted Airport. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Luton and London Stansted Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 45 coaches from Luton to London Stansted Airport, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Luton and London Stansted Airport, with only 24 offers.

All facts for Luton to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 20 times by bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport in one click. Book your Luton to London Stansted Airport bus ticket starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	1h 55m
Earliest Coach	02:25
Latest Coach	23:45
Daily Bus Connections	20 Ø
Distance	45.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Luton to London Stansted Airport?

Every day, 20 buses from 1 coach companies leave Luton for London Stansted Airport. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£17

Saturday 06/12

£16

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£16

Tuesday 09/12

£13

Wednesday 10/12

£14

Thursday 11/12

£14

Friday 12/12

£15

Saturday 13/12

£15

Sunday 14/12

£14

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£26

Wednesday 17/12

£15

Thursday 18/12

£27

Friday 19/12

£17

Saturday 20/12

£14

Sunday 21/12

£14

Monday 22/12

£14

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£18

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£17

Saturday 27/12

£18

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Luton to London Stansted Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Luton to London Stansted Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Luton to London Stansted Airport. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Luton to London Stansted Airport, with £13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Luton to London Stansted Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Luton to London Stansted Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Luton to London Stansted Airport are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Luton to London Stansted Airport?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Luton to London Stansted Airport timetable.

National Express from Luton to London Stansted Airport

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Luton to London Stansted Airport:

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	1h 55m
Earliest Coach	02:25
Last Coach	23:45
Daily Connections	20 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Luton and London Stansted Airport

Here is a map with all coach stations in Luton and London Stansted Airport. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Bus Station

Dunstable Rd 64

Interchange

Luton Station Interchange (Stand LS8)

Butterfield Business Park

Stopsley Primary School

Town Centre

Stansted Coach Station

Terminal Rd N

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Luton to London Stansted Airport. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Luton to London Stansted Airport bus

How much does a Luton - London Stansted Airport coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Luton - London Stansted Airportroute is available from £13 and takes 2h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Luton to London Stansted Airport?

The connection Luton to London Stansted Airport is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £32. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Luton - London Stansted Airport route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Luton to London Stansted Airport is offered by roughly 20 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to London Stansted Airport from Luton take?

The quickest transfer from Luton to London Stansted Airport is provided by National Express and takes 1h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport?

The earliest bus to London Stansted Airport departs from Luton at 02:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Luton to London Stansted Airport?

The latest bus to London Stansted Airport departs from Luton at 23:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Luton - London Stansted Airport route?

Passengers looking to travel from Luton to London Stansted Airport can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and London Stansted Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Luton and London Stansted Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to London Stansted Airport from Luton?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Luton London Stansted Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Luton London Stansted Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Luton to London Stansted Airport on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Luton to London Stansted Airport

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Luton and to London Stansted Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Luton and to London Stansted Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!