Bus Luton to London Stansted Airport (STN): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Luton to London Stansted Airport

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Luton to London Stansted Airport from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

from $22

tomorrow

from $21

Monday

Tuesday

from $21

Wednesday

Thursday

from $21

Friday

from $21

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	2:25 AM	Luton	Bus Station	4:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 2:25:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	5:40 AM	Luton	Bus Station	7:45 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:40:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	8:05 AM	Luton	Bus Station	10:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 8:05:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	10:15 AM	Luton	Bus Station	12:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 10:15:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	3:50 PM	Luton	Bus Station	5:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 3:50:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	2:25 AM	Luton	Bus Station	4:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 2:25:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	5:40 AM	Luton	Bus Station	7:45 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 5:40:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	10:15 AM	Luton	Bus Station	12:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 10:15:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	3:50 PM	Luton	Bus Station	5:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 3:50:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	6:25 PM	Luton	Bus Station	8:30 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 6:25:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	2:25 AM	Luton	Bus Station	4:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 2:25:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	7:45 AM	Luton	Bus Station	10:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 7:45:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 30m	9:50 AM	Luton	Bus Station	12:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 9:50:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 5m	1:25 PM	Luton	Bus Station	3:30 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 1:25:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	3:30 PM	Luton	Bus Station	5:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 3:30:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	2:25 AM	Luton	Bus Station	4:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 2:25:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	5:40 AM	Luton	Bus Station	7:45 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 5:40:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	7:45 AM	Luton	Bus Station	10:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 7:45:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 30m	9:50 AM	Luton	Bus Station	12:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 9:50:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 5m	1:25 PM	Luton	Bus Station	3:30 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 1:25:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	2:25 AM	Luton	Bus Station	4:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 2:25:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 5m	5:40 AM	Luton	Bus Station	7:45 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 5:40:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	7:45 AM	Luton	Bus Station	10:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 7:45:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 30m	9:50 AM	Luton	Bus Station	12:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 9:50:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 5m	1:25 PM	Luton	Bus Station	3:30 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 1:25:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 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 $19 on 8/18/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Luton and London Stansted Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Luton and London Stansted Airport are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Luton to London Stansted Airport. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 23 daily coaches between Luton and London Stansted Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 50 buses from Luton to London Stansted Airport, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Luton and London Stansted Airport, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 23 times every day by bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Luton to London Stansted Airport starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	1h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	23 Ø
Distance	28.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Luton to London Stansted Airport

Every day, 23 buses from 1 bus companies leave Luton for London Stansted Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

$40

Sunday 08/24

$37

Monday 08/25

Tuesday 08/26

$21

Wednesday 08/27

$35

Thursday 08/28

$21

Friday 08/29

$20

Saturday 08/30

$21

Sunday 08/31

$21

Monday 09/01

$20

Tuesday 09/02

Wednesday 09/03

$36

Thursday 09/04

Friday 09/05

$21

Saturday 09/06

$35

Sunday 09/07

$36

Monday 09/08

Tuesday 09/09

$21

Wednesday 09/10

$36

Thursday 09/11

$19

Friday 09/12

$19

Saturday 09/13

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 $17, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Luton to London Stansted Airport, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 buses from Luton to London Stansted Airport are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Luton and London Stansted Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Luton and London Stansted Airport.

Bus Station

Dunstable Rd 64

Interchange

Luton Station Interchange (Stand LS8)

Stopsley Primary School

Town Centre

Butterfield Business Park

Stansted Bus Station

Terminal Rd N

Service and Comfort on the bus from Luton to London Stansted Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Luton to London Stansted Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Luton to London Stansted Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Luton to London Stansted Airport bus

How much does a Luton London Stansted Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 2h 5m to reach London Stansted Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $43. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London Stansted Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Luton to London Stansted Airport each day?

Every day, the Luton to London Stansted Airport bus route is served by approximately 23 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Luton to London Stansted Airport is offered by National Express and takes 1h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in London Stansted Airport from Luton starts at 2:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from Luton for London Stansted Airport starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Luton London Stansted Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Luton to London Stansted Airport, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 bus: National Express.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Luton London Stansted Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle 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 traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle 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!