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By far the most popular option connecting Heathrow and Luton are the frequent bus / coach shuttles between Heathrow and Luton airports. These are run by National Express Airport.

The service takes around an hour in normal traffic conditions. We recommend you have at least 3 hours between landing at one airport and checking in at the other.
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National Express Bus Heathrow to Luton

National Express run up to around 30 services a day between Heathrow and Luton Airport and vice-versa. All coaches are scheduled to have toilets on board. There is at least one coach an hour between 05:00 and 24:00.

The coaches are long distance coaches and are very comfortable. There are at least 3 stops on the route:
Heathrow Terminal 5
Heathrow Central Bus Station (Terminals 1,2,3,4),
Luton Airport Terminal


Many buses will make a further stop between Heathrow and Luton at Hemel Hempstead adding 15 minutes to the journey. Coaches may show an ultimate destination beyond the airports concerned.

More Details, Fares, Timetables, Ticketing >>
Heathrow - Luton Bus Shuttle Fares and Timetables
For up to date timetables and tickets follow the link below to the National Express Web Site.

You will save yourself time by purchasing tickets in advance. Tickets ordered online are e-tickets, mailed to your inbox immediately after ordering.
You have to stipulate a specific transfer time reserving you a seat. If flight is late or early, travel on other schedules but seat is not reserved.
Fare : £18.00 Single, £22.50 Return. (Children 3-15 Half Price)
National Express Heathrow - Luton Ticketing & Timetables
Journey Time : Around 55-70 minutes, but allow much longer

On National Express web site do not select Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3,4 in the journey planner, the Heathrow - Luton bus doesn't pick up here.
Instead select Heathrow Central Bus Station (Heathrow CBS)

Road Congestion Warning!
The route between Heathrow and Luton is along heavily congested motorway/freeway. Bus timetables assume a clear run.
Mondays to Fridays between 06:30 and 10:00 and 15:00 to 19:00 heavy traffic congestion is routine.
Expect delays of at least 20 minutes or more to published schedules.

Heathrow Luton Private Hire Bus & Taxi - Price Menu
Passenger
Capacity
Luggage
Capacity*
Price Bus Type
4
3 £81 Taxi - a saloon car with limited luggage capacity, three full size suitcases.
8
16 £125 High Loader - a 12 seat minibus with seats taken out for a larger luggage hold.
12
12 £150 Standard 12 - a standard 12 seat minibus with normal luggage capacity
16
12 £185 Standard 16 - a standard 16 seat minibus with normal luggage capacity
>16
quotation required for larger coach with 24, 48 or 53 seats

* Maximum number of large suitcases in hold. Additional hand luggage in passenger cabin may be carried.

Heathrow - Luton Private Bus or Taxi - More Details

Day Rooms And Airport Lounges at Heathrow
Travelling long distances can be very tiring.
If you have significant time between flights there are hotels at Heathrow that provide day rooms so you can catch some proper sleep.
There are of course also airport lounges in all the terminals at Heathrow which you can prepurchase access without flying first class or similar.
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Heathrow - Luton Indirect Via London

Cheapest Route
The cheapest route one-way between Heathrow and Luton is via Central London and should be around £6-10 one-way and take around 3 hours.

The Luton Airport to London section is by easyBus.

London to Heathrow by London Underground.
Overnight Accommodation in London
The normal transfer methods into London are detailed with links from our Luton and Heathrow pages.

Our Hotel Best Buys page will give you a good feel for the current market.
We have a dedicated page outlining the overnight accommodation in Central London option combined with the Heathrow and Luton First Capital Connect trains.
We have full hotel and district information with accurate hotel maps in our accommodation section.