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Heathrow - Luton Bus Shuttle Transfer

National Express Airport Coach Service - High Frequency Both Directions

Heathrow - Luton Airport National Express Coach

The only direct public transport between London's Heathrow and Luton airports are the National Express coaches which shuttle between the two airports.

Note - there is no Heathrow - Luton train service.

How Long Between Flights ?

The absolute minimum time with no contingency between flights that you should contemplate making a transfer between Heathrow and Luton is 4 hours.

Heathrow - Luton Overview
Heathrow - Luton Bus
Central London Stopover
Group & Private Transfers

Finding The Bus At Luton & Heathrow

At Luton Airport the National Express bus has a bay right in the front of the terminal in the bus station.

As you come out of the front door of the passenger terminal its right in front of you.

There are quite a lot of bus bays, each one is clearly signed though.

Note that very few National Express buses start at Luton Airport, so the coach won't be at the stop very long - just in time to collect and drop off passengers.

At Heathrow its a lot more complicated, the key points are :

- No buses visit Terminals 1 and 3 - you walk to/from the Central Bus Station

- All buses visit the Central Bus station for Terminals 1 and 3

- All buses will visit Terminal 5 from/to Luton.

- Only about 50% of buses visit Terminal 4 . You can take the Heathrow Express shuttle train free of charge between Terminal 4 and Heathrow Central where the bus station is. The train runs every 15 minutes.

The walk from Terminals 1 and 3 to the bus station takes about 10 minutes. Its luggage trolley friendly and is mostly along moving walkways and lifts. Its also underground so you are not exposed to the elements.

The Heathrow Express trains run every 15 minutes from Terminal 5 and Terminal 4 over to the central area where the bus station is.

This journey is free. Stations are deep underground.

Road Congestion Warning!

The route of about 35 miles between Heathrow and Luton is along heavily congested motorway/freeway.

Mondays to Fridays between 06:30 and 10:00 and 15:30 and 19:00 traffic congestion is routine, expect delays of 15 minutes or more.

There can also be severe congestion late Sunday afternoon/ early evening. But at anytime the slightest incident can bring the road to gridlock.

Bus Timetables, Fares & Ticketing Between Heathrow and Luton

Adult (Economy) Fare: £21.00 Single, £32.00 Return Children's Fares Available. E tickets immediately dispatched to your inbox, use link left. For full timetables click through on link button left.

Typical Journey Times Heathrow - Luton Bus

Below are typical times taken by buses. Bear in mind if you are using Terminals 4 or 5 at Heathrow not all buses visit these terminals. Some visit both, some just visit one, but all spend time at Heathrow bus station by Terminals 1 and 3.

Journey times are similar between stops in the reverse direction to the table below.

Typical Journey Times Heathrow - Luton Bus
Luton Airport	00:00
Heathrow Bus Station (Terminals 1,3)	01:05
Heathrow Terminal 4	01:20
Heathrow Terminal 5	01:30
Note: Schedules are broadly hourly - use timetable link above for precise times and whether buses visit T4 / T5.

National Express Luggage Allowance

Luggage allowance is often a lot less than flight baggage allowances if you are traveling to/from North America. Luggage entitlement is limited to two cases per person in the hold, neither of which should weigh more than 20kg (44lbs). In the cabin you can take a small item of luggage like a handbag or laptop.

Drivers do not weigh the luggage and typically are quite flexible, but don't count on it and don't abuse the allowance.

National Express have introduced an excess luggage policy with charges and if you have outsize items or unusual items you really need to check out the detail of the luggage policy.

If you are concerned about the security of your luggage in the hold it is rather good. The blog video right depicts the controlled manner in which luggage is loaded and unloaded.

Luton - Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Prices

Private Vehicle Transfer With Driver (One Way Cost Per Vehicle) Vehicle Journey Rate People Luggage Capacity Saloon/Sedan/MPV Car 50 mins £87 4 4 cases, 4 carry on 8 Seat Bus 50 mins £135 8 16 cases, 8 carry on 12 Seat Bus 50 mins £170 12 16 cases, 8 carry on 16 Seat Bus 50 mins £200 16 16/20 cases, 8 carry on 21 to 52 Seat Bus 50 mins p.o.a 17+   Prices include all taxes. Prices include meet and greet at airport. Flat fare covers airport hotels as well as passenger terminals. Book Transfers Now Online

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Luton Hotels Indicative Pricing * prices sampled for mid April 2012 Double/twin room 2 people inc taxes	Typical Double Rate *		Distance From Airport	Long Term Parking Deals	Comments
	Midweek	Weekend
On Airport Hotels
Ibis Luton Airport	£70	£28	650 yds	Yes	10 minute walk to terminals or bus (£1 from in front of hotel)
Holiday Inn Express Luton +#	£121	£56	650 yds	Yes	10 minute walk to terminals or bus (£1 from in front of hotel)
Off Airport In Luton Town With Public Transport or Short Taxi Links
easyHotel Luton	£37	£35	2 miles	No	No frills, low cost chain By Luton Station + town centre.
Days Hotel Luton +#	£61	£47	2 miles	Yes	Town centre near shopping centre Close railway and bus stations.
Luton Residence ~+	£50	£50	2 miles	No	Public airport bus or taxi Self catering studio style rooms.
Premier Inn Luton +#	£80	£53	1.5 miles	No	Mid way between town and airport 500yds Luton Parkway station.
Comfort Hotel ~+	£55	£55	2 miles	No	Town centre location near Luton railway station
Stockwood Hotel ~+	£55	£55	2.5 miles	No	Public bus or taxi Breakfast Included
BW Menzies Strathmore	£85	£58	2 miles	No	Town centre location. Large tower hotel
Leaside Hotel Luton+#	£77	£67	3 miles	No	On edge of town centre 300m Luton station.
Icon Hotel Luton	£99	£79	2 miles	No	Boutique luxury hotel 2 mins walk shopping centre.
Off Airport Suitable For Motorists
Chiltern Hotel #	£33	£33	6.5 miles	Yes	Close J11 of M1 Motorway West of Luton Town
Premier Inn Luton South +#	£70	£47	7 miles	No	Next to J9 of M1 Motorway Very convenient for Airparks
Travelodge Luton +#	£56	£56	7.5 miles	No	Close to J11 of M1 Motorway Discount 'Saver Rates'
Holiday Inn Luton South	£80	£49	7 miles	Yes	Close to J9 of M1 Motorway Very convenient for Airparks
Hilton Hotel Luton	£95	£50	3 miles	Yes	North East of Luton Town on Hitchin Road
Travelodge Luton +#	£56	£56	7.5 miles	No	Close to J11 of M1 Motorway Discount 'Saver Rates'
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Heathrow Hotels Indicative Pricing * prices sampled for mid April 2012 Double/twin room 2 people inc taxes	Typical Double Rate *		Hotel Transfer	Car Parking Deals	Comments
	Midweek	Weekend
Hotels Walkable To Passenger Terminals (Note: No Hotels Within Walking Distance Of Terminals 1 & 3)
Yotel Heathrow Terminal 4	£69	£69	At Terminal 4	No	Capsule Hotel. Check-in after 18:00, check-out by 08:00
Hilton Terminal 4	£125	£96	At Terminal 4 Bus To Term 5	Yes	Hotel with walkway to T 4 Own transfer bus to T5
Sofitel Terminal 5 +#	£191	£102	At Terminal 5	Yes	Hotel linked to Terminal 5 Free Train to Terminals 1 & 3
Heathrow Airport Accommodation With Transport To Passenger Terminals
Holiday Inn Exp Terminal 5+#	£52	£35	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	Breakfast Included especially suitable for T5
Comfort Hotel Heathrow	£39	£36	Hoppa Bus	Yes	Low cost hotel with gym and restaurant
Ibis Heathrow	£41	£41	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	3 Star at NE corner of airport McDonalds next door.
Heathrow Lodge ~+#	£45	£45	Free Bus	No	En-suite +£10/£13 Singles -£8 to -£12
easyHotel Heathrow	£45	£45	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	Ultra no frills hotel Cheapest rooms no windows
Travelodge Central +#	£55	£46	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	Travelodge for Terminals 1,3,4
Thistle Heathrow	£69	£46	Free Local Bus	Yes	Hotel close to T5 with free public bus available
Ramada Heathrow +#	£72	£47	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	Attractive pricing for 4 star but 3.5 miles from airport
Premier Inn (Terminal 5) +#	£77	£47	Free Local Bus Terminal 5	No	One of three Premier Inns at Heathrow
Premier Inn (Bath Road) +#	£77	£47	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	One of three Premier Inns at Heathrow
Holiday Inn (Bath Road)	£126	£48	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	Cheapest rates 21 days advance purchase
Travelodge Terminal 5 +#	£56	£50	Hoppa Bus T 5 Only	No	By J14 of M25 motorway Within sight of T5
4 Star Mystery Hotel +#	£59	£50	Hoppa Bus	Yes	Mystery Hotel Allocated has Heathrow Hoppa Link
St Giles Heathrow ~	£69	£50	Taxi £12-£20 Bus £2.30	No	Opposite Feltham Station No dedicated hotel bus
Holiday Inn (M4) Heathrow +#	£101	£52	Hoppa Bus	Yes	Cheapest rates 21 days advance purchase
Ariel Heathrow (Holiday Inn) +	£115	£52	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	Cheapest rates 21 days advance purchase
Premier Inn (M4/J4) +#	£77	£53	Hoppa Bus	No	By Junction 3 of M4 Motorway 1 of 3 Heathrow Premier Inns
Sheraton Heathrow	£107	£53	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	One of the closest hotels to Terminal 5.
Arora International +#	£95	£57	Free Local Bus	Yes	4 Star hotel on airport perimeter
Novotel Heathrow	£99	£59	Hoppa Bus	No	3 Star by Junction 4 (airport junction) of M4
Crowne Plaza Heathrow +#	£124	£71	Hoppa Bus	Yes	Cheapest rates 21 days advance purchase
Sheraton Skyline Heathrow +#	£174	£71	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	4 Star on main hotel strip
Marriott Windsor +#	£132	£72	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	4 Star by J5 of M4 Suites accommodate 6
Park Inn Heathrow ~+#	£114	£72	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	Pub, Italin restaurant, small supermarket adjacent
Renaissance Heathrow	£140	£77	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	Overlooks runway Nearest hotel to T1, T3
Jurys Inn Heathrow +	£103	£79	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	By Hatton Cross Underground Good for T4 + trips to London
Radisson Edwardian +	£149	£82	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	5 Star, One of closest to T1 and 3
Cottage Guest House ~+#	£85	£85	Local Bus £2.30	No	Traditional B&B Singles from £55
Hilton Terminal 5	£173	£96	Hoppa Bus	No	Newest hotel at Heathrow opened September 2011
Berkeley Park Apartments +	£126	£126	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	4 Star Grade Apartments close to main hotel strip
Marriott Heathrow +#	£215	£131	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	Very large 4 Star hotel on northern perimeter of airport
~ Single Rooms     + Triple Rooms      # Quad Rooms

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