How do I get from Luton to Stansted without a car?

The bus is the best choice to get to Stansted without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long is the bus trip from Luton to Stansted?

Traveling from Luton to Stansted takes about 2h 5m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 1h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 27 miles (43 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Luton from Stansted?

About 27 miles (43 km) separate Luton and Stansted.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Luton to Stansted leave from London Luton Airport and arrive at London Stansted Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to go from Luton to Stansted?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. $19 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Stansted from Luton.

How much does a bus ticket from Luton to Stansted cost?

The average price of a one-way ticket from Luton to Stansted is $24. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $19 and $45, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Can you do a day trip from Luton to Stansted?

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Luton to Stansted! The round-trip travel time is around 2h 20m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Stansted before returning to Luton in the evening.

Luton to Stansted Bus Tickets

TodayMay 14

from $26

TomorrowMay 15

from $23

FriMay 16

from $20

SatMay 17

from $20

SunMay 18

from $20

MonMay 19

from $20

TueMay 20

from $20

WedMay 21

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 15 at 5:40am
Departure city: Luton
Departure location: Luton, Challney (near Simpson Close) Bus Stop
Arrival time: May 15 at 7:45am
Destination city: Stansted
Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 5m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 15 at 9:20pm
Departure city: Luton
Departure location: Luton Airport (LTN)
Arrival time: May 15 at 10:30pm
Destination city: Stansted
Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 10m
Departure time: May 15 at 2:25am
Departure city: Luton
Departure location: Luton, Challney (near Simpson Close) Bus Stop
Arrival time: May 15 at 4:30am
Destination city: Stansted
Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 5m
Departure time: May 15 at 2:50am
Departure city: Luton
Departure location: Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop
Arrival time: May 15 at 7:10am
Destination city: Stansted
Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
Operated by: Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex)
Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex)
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 20m
Departure time: May 15 at 2:25am
Departure city: Luton
Departure location: Luton, Challney (near Simpson Close) Bus Stop
Arrival time: May 15 at 4:30am
Destination city: Stansted
Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 5m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Luton to Stansted.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $45	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Luton to Stansted

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

$6Cheapest ticket

2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Luton to Stansted: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24

Average bus trip duration2h 5m

Number of daily buses33

Earliest bus departure2:25am

Distance30 miles (47 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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National Express

4/529,184 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers consistently praise the service for being excellent, with clean and comfortable buses that are often on time. The staff is noted to be friendly and helpful, contributing to a smooth journey experience. However, some users have mentioned discrepancies between bus stand times and ticket times as an area of concern.

National Express Luton Stansted recent customer reviews

Didn't..I'm lost my flight..have to spend money to traveling back to luton and bay another flight ticket for next day

Teodor C.

May 31, 2024

Journey comfortable. Bus times at stand out of date and not consistent with ticket time. Bus did not arrive on time. Concerning when plane to catch.

Sheila J.

October 15, 2023

Driver was amazing, comfortable bus, nice and cosy with heating when was cold outside.

Rhona S.

March 9, 2020

Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex)

3.5/57 reviews

Staff1.3

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

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Where are the popular stops in Luton and Stansted?

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 Stansted

A - London Stansted Airport

Frequently asked questions for your trip Luton - Stansted

How do I get from Luton to Stansted without a car?
How long is the bus trip from Luton to Stansted?
How far is Luton from Stansted?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Luton to Stansted?
What is the cheapest way to go from Luton to Stansted?
How much does a bus ticket from Luton to Stansted cost?
Can you do a day trip from Luton to Stansted?

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

Best price found

05/12

$23

05/13

$23

Today

$26

05/15

$23

05/16

$20

05/17

$20

05/18

$20

05/19

$20

The cheapest trip from Luton to Stansted was searched and found on May 16, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $43 for a bus ticket from Luton to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-05-16.

Usually Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex) 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Luton to Stansted.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Luton to Stansted.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Luton to Stansted will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Luton to Stansted.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Where are the popular stops in Luton and Stansted?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Luton - Stansted

How do I get from Luton to Stansted without a car?

How long is the bus trip from Luton to Stansted?

How far is Luton from Stansted?

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

What is the cheapest way to go from Luton to Stansted?

How much does a bus ticket from Luton to Stansted cost?

Can you do a day trip from Luton to Stansted?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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