Local bus services to and from London Luton Airport
Select below if you are departing or arriving.
Want the fastest option to get you to LLA?
If you are travelling to London Luton Airport from the surrounding regions of Herts, Beds, or Bucks, Arriva and Stagecoach have got you covered.
Where are you coming from?
Jump to: Luton | Dunstable | Houghton Regis | Hitchin | Stevenage | Leighton Buzzard | Milton Keynes | Bedford
Buses from Houghton Regis, Dunstable or Luton
If you live in Houghton Regis, Dunstable, or Luton town centre, the fastest bus routes to get you to our airport are:
| Travelling from: | Fastest buses to London Luton Airport |
| Morrisons in Houghton Regis, or Dunstable town Centre | The Z service will get you to the airport fastest as it uses the busway. Alternatively, you can take the H service. |
| Live in Dunstable close to the busway | Between routes Z, H, X2 & X3, there is a bus service every 7/8 minutes along the busway between Dunstable, Luton and LLA, making the journey quick and convenient for passengers who live locally. The Z service runs 24/7, meaning frequent buses throughout the night. |
| Tithe Farm, Windsor Drive, Lewsey Farm, L&D Hospital or Chaul End | The A Service will get you to the airport quickest. |
| Luton Station Interchange | If you are coming from the Interchange, you have a vast amount of choice! All buses will get you to the airport in around 10-15 mins. Services running from Luton Interchange to LLA are:
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| Thorn, Houghton Regis | The H service operates approximately every 30 minutes (Mon-Sat) and an hourly service on a Sunday. The H will get you to the airport quickest. |
Buses from Milton Keynes and Leighton Buzzard
If you live in Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Newton Leys, Houghton Regis, Dunstable or Luton town centre, the fastest bus routes to get you to our airport are:
| Travelling from: | Fastest bus to the airport |
| Milton Keynes | Passengers travelling from the centre of Milton Keynes have a choice of 3 buses. The X2 / X3 services are operated by and both routes travel all the way to the airport, however the X2 is the fastest option out of the two. Both options serve Bletchley, Stadium MK, Winterhill, and Milton Keynes city centre, MK railway station, The Point and Milton Keynes Hospital. Alternatively, passengers can take the MK1 service operated by Stagecoach, operating 7 days a week and travels from Milton Keynes railway station to the airport in 70 minutes. |
| Bletchley or Leighton Buzzard town centre | Both the X2 / X3 services travel all the way to the airport, however the X2 will be the fastest option to the airport. |
| Roundal Drive area (Leighton Buzzard), Stanbridge or Tilsworth | The X3 will get you to the airport fastest. |
| Clipstone Park and Apex Park | The X2 will get you to the airport fastest. |
Buses from Bedford
Passengers travelling from Bedford, Wixhams, Clophill, Silsoe, or Barton-le-Clay?
Passengers can take the MK1, operated by Stagecoach, running 7 days a week. Get to the airport from Bedford Bus Station to the airport in less than 85 minutes.
Buses from Stevenage and Hitchin
Passengers can catch the 100/101 service operated by Arriva.
Local Buses FAQS
Which local buses go to Luton Airport?
Yes, several local services can take you straight to London Luton Airport, including services such as:
Where can I find a timetable for my bus?
Timetables for local bus services can be found here:
Timetables for Arriva services
A Luton Airport to Houghton Regis
Z Luton Airport to Houghton Regis
100/101/101A Luton to Stevenage
Timetables for Stagecoach services
MK1 - Milton Keynes to London Luton Airport
How much is a bus fare to Luton Airport?
You can find out about bus fares and ticket types below:
Ticket prices for Stagecoach services can be found here.
Ticket prices for Arriva services can be found here.
What bus ticket do I need to buy?
For Arriva services:
Route maps:
Below you can see Arriva's zone maps showing ticket zone boundaries and bus routes.
Stagecoach route map
Where can I find a map for my bus service?
- A - London Luton Airport to Houghton Regis
- Z - London Luton Airport to Tithe Farm
- H – London Luton Airport to Thorn
- X2/X3 – London Luton Airport to Milton Keynes (Previously F70/F77)
- 100/101 - London Luton Airport to Stevenage
For Stagecoach services:
Can I track my Arriva bus service?
Yes. Download the Arriva bus app to track your bus. Find your nearest stop, check arrival times and store your tickets.
Download Arriva Bus App
Can I track my Stagecoach bus service?
Yes. Download the Stagecoach bus app to track your bus. Find your nearest stop, check arrival times and store your tickets.
Download Stagecoach Bus App
Live locally and eager to get home after your trip?
Our bus operators have got you covered. All our bus stops are conveniently located right outside the terminal front. Arriva and Stagecoach operate bus routes to several nearby destinations across Herts, Beds and Bucks.
Jump to: Luton | Dunstable | Houghton Regis | Hitchin | Stevenage | Leighton Buzzard | Milton Keynes | Bedford
Not sure which bus to catch?
If bus travel isn't usually your number one choice for travel, but you fancy giving it a go, we have all the information you need to get you home in a jiffy!
Below is a table with a list of areas, destinations, service numbers and associated Airport Bus Bay.
| Area | Destination | Service (Operator) | Airport Bus Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | Luton Town Centre (Luton Station Interchange) | A (Arriva) | J |
| L&D Hospital | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Lewsey Farm | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Chaul End | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Wigmore | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D | |
| Dunstable | Bus Way | A, H, X2, X3, Z (Arriva) | J / H |
| Church Street | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Asda | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Houghton Regis | Morrisons | A (Arriva) | J |
| Townsend Farm Industrial Estate | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Parkside | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Tithe Farm | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Thorn | H, A (Arriva) | J | |
| Windsor Drive | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Hitchin | 100/101 (Arriva) | H | |
| Stevenage | Stevenage | 100/101 (Arriva) | H |
| Leighton Buzzard | Clipstone Park | X2 (Arriva) | J |
| Apex Park | X2 (Arriva) | J | |
| Leighton Buzzard Town Centre | X2 (Arriva) | J | |
| Roundal Drive Area | X3 (Arriva) | J | |
| Stanbridge | X3 (Arriva) | J | |
| Tilsworth | X3 (Arriva) | J | |
| Bletchley | X3 (fastest), X2 (Arriva) | J | |
| Milton Keynes | MK1 (fastest - Stagecoach), X2, X3 (Arriva) | D / J | |
| Bedford | Silsoe | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D |
| Clophill | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D | |
| Barton-le-clay | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D | |
| Wilstead | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D | |
| Wixhams | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D |
Map of bus stops
You will find our bus stops conveniently situated directly outside the front entrance of the terminal. Continue your onward travel journey by bus or coach, sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
