The average bus between Luton and Stanstead takes 7h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Luton to Stanstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Luton and Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 17m • 2 changes
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11h 35m • 2 changes


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7h 17m • 2 changes
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11h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Stanstead station via Thetford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Luton to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
Luton to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thetford station.
The distance between Luton and Stanstead is 80 km. The road distance is 153 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Thetford every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 2h 30m.