Local bus services to and from London Luton Airport
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Travelling to London Luton Airport by Bus
Travelling to London Luton Airport by bus is a simple and affordable option. Regular bus services link the airport with Stevenage, Bedford, Milton Keynes, and Leighton Buzzard, with journeys costing as little as £3.
Buses run frequently and connect with key bus and train stations, making it easy to plan your journey. Services arrive and depart directly from the airport bus station, just a short walk from the terminal, so there is no need for taxis or extra transfers, even with luggage.
Where are you travelling from?
Choose your destination from the list below to find the best bus route for your journey.
Jump to: Luton | Dunstable | Houghton Regis | Hitchin | Stevenage | Leighton Buzzard | Milton Keynes | Bedford | Aylesbury
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 |
| Houghton Regis (Morrisons, Tithe Farm and Parkside, Lewsey Farm | The Z service will get you to the airport fastest as it uses the busway. Alternatively, you can take the A service, which travels in the opposite direction. The A/Z service runs 24/7, meaning frequent buses connect you throughout the night. |
| Dunstable Town Centre | Buses run every 7/8 minutes along the busway between Dunstable, Luton and London Luton Airport, making the journey quick and convenient for passengers who live locally. Passengers can use the A, Z, X1, X2/X3 & X4 service, which all run via the busway. The A/Z service runs 24/7, meaning frequent buses throughout the night. |
| Luton Station Interchange | If you are coming from Luton Town Centre, you have a vast amount of choice! All buses will get you to the airport in around 10-15 mins. Services running from Luton station Interchange to London Luton Airport are:
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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 4 buses. MK1 – Operates hourly and takes 70-90 minutes via Bedford. X1 – most direct and fastest. Travels via the A5 and busway in just over 1 hour. X2 / X3 – travels south out of Central Milton Keynes through Bletchley, Leighton Buzzard, and Dunstable. Once they reach Dunstable, they join the busway, bypassing local traffic. |
| Bletchley | The X2 & X3 operate up to every 30 minutes combined Monday to Friday and hourly on Sunday |
| Hockcliffe | Use the X1 bus. The X1 operates hourly Monday to Saturday. |
| Leighton Buzzard town centre and Leighton Buzzard Railway Station | Routes X3 & X4 operate up to 2 times an hour Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sunday. |
| Roundal Drive area | Routes X3 & X4 operate up to 2 times an hour Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sunday. |
| Stanbridge or Tilsworth | Route X4 operates hourly 7 days a week. |
| Clipstone Park and Apex Park | Route X2 operates hourly Monday to Saturday and 7 trips on Sunday. |
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 101 service operated by Arriva.
Buses from Aylesbury
Passengers travelling from Aylesbury, Wing or Linslade
If you are travelling from Aylesbury, passengers can take X4, 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:
Find out about the bus service you need
Where can I find a timetable for my bus?
Timetables for local bus services can be found here:
Timetables for Arriva services
A - Houghton Regis to Luton Airport
Z - Houghton Regis to Luton Airport
X1 - Milton Keynes to Luton Airport (direct)
X2 - Milton Keynes via Leighton Buzzard to Luton Airport
X3 - Milton Keynes via Leighton Buzzard Villages to Luton Airport
X4 - Aylesbury to Luton Airport
101 - Stevenage via Hitchin to Luton Airport
Greenline 757 - Luton to Luton Airport
Timetables for Stagecoach services
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?
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
Travelling from London Luton Airport by Bus
Travelling from London Luton Airport by bus is a simple and affordable option. Regular bus services link the airport with Stevenage, Bedford, Milton Keynes and Leighton Buzzard, with journeys costing as little as £3.
Buses run frequently and connect with key bus and train stations, making it easy to plan your journey. Services arrive and depart directly from the airport bus station, just a short walk from the terminal, so there is no need for taxis or extra transfers, even with luggage.
Where are you travelling to?
Choose your destination from the list below to find the best bus route for your journey.
Jump to: Luton | Dunstable | Houghton Regis | Hitchin | Stevenage | Leighton Buzzard | Milton Keynes | Bedford | Aylesbury
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, Z, X1, X2/X3, X4 (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, Z, X1, X2/ X3, X4 (Arriva) | J / H |
| Church Street | A, Z, X1, X2/ X3, X4 (Arriva) | J | |
| Asda | A, Z, X1, X2/ X3, X4 (Arriva) | J | |
| Houghton Regis | Morrisons | A (Arriva) | J |
| Townsend Farm Industrial Estate | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Parkside | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Tithe Farm | A (Arriva) | J | |
| Hitchin | 101 (Arriva) | H | |
| Stevenage | 101 (Arriva) | H | |
| Leighton Buzzard | Clipstone Park | X2 (Arriva) | J |
| Apex Park | X2 (Arriva) | J | |
| Leighton Buzzard Town Centre | X2 / X3 (Arriva) | J | |
| Leighton Buzzard Railway Station | X4 (Arriva) | J | |
| Roundal Drive Area | X3 or X4 (Arriva) | J | |
| Stanbridge | X4 (Arriva) | J | |
| Tilsworth | X4 (Arriva) | J | |
| Bletchley | X3 (fastest), X2 (Arriva) | J | |
| Milton Keynes | X1 (Arriva) Express service via A5 & Busway X2/X3 (Commuter service) MK1 (Stagecoach) via Bedford | J / D | |
| Bedford | Silsoe | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D |
| Clophill | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D | |
| Barton-le-clay | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D | |
| Wilstead | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D | |
| Wixhams | MK1 (Stagecoach) | D | |
| Aylesbury | X4 | J |
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.
