Bus from Bushmead to Luton Town Centre
5 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 00:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Luton Town Centre as of 13:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bushmead, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4A | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~14 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 08:08 | 00:17 | Thetford Gardens (nr) | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) | — |
| 4 | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~15 min | 13 | weekdays only | 06:02 | 17:45 | Thetford Gardens (nr) | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) | — |
| 4B | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~15 min | 9 | weekdays only | 06:32 | 14:50 | Thetford Gardens (nr) | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) | — |
| 3 | Grant Palmer | ~12 min | 8 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:23 | 17:28 | Thetford Gardens (opp) | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 2) | — |
| 3A | Grant Palmer | ~13 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 15:23 | 16:23 | Thetford Gardens (opp) | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 2) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bushmead on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 4A bus, 4 bus, 4B bus, 3 bus or 3A bus timetable.
Fares from Bushmead to Luton Town Centre
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bushmead to Luton Town Centre?
5 routes run directly from Bushmead to Luton Town Centre: the 4A (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the 4 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the 4B (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the 3 (Grant Palmer), the 3A (Grant Palmer). The most frequent is the 4A, 17 times each weekday — board at Thetford Gardens (nr) and get off at Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bushmead to Luton Town Centre?
Around 14 minutes on the 4A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bushmead to Luton Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:02 and the last around 00:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bushmead to Luton Town Centre?
Adult singles from Bushmead to Luton Town Centre: £2.00 on the 3 and 3A (Grant Palmer). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.