Bus from Luton Airport to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
5 direct routes · 70–90 min · first bus 03:50, last bus 01:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 as of 13:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Luton Airport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | National Express | ~90 min | 30 | Sat 30 · Sun 30 | 03:50 | 01:50 | Airport Bus Station (Bay P) | Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 - 15) | London |
| 240 | National Express | ~90 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 05:35 | 12:15 | Airport Bus Station (Bay P) | Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 - 15) | London |
| UK998 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 09:15 | 22:25 | Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station (Inside) | Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 - 15) | London |
| UK905 | FlixBus | ~80 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 07:45 | 14:15 | Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station (Inside) | Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 - 15) | London |
| 231 | National Express | ~70 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 21:10 | 22:10 | Airport Bus Station (Bay P) | Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 - 15) | London |
Times are for the first boarding point in Luton Airport 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 230 bus, 240 bus or 231 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Luton Airport to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?
5 routes run directly from Luton Airport to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: the 230 (National Express), the 240 (National Express), the UK998 (FlixBus), the UK905 (FlixBus), the 231 (National Express). The most frequent is the 230, 30 times each weekday — board at Airport Bus Station (Bay P) and get off at Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 - 15), about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Luton Airport to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?
Between 70 minutes on the 231 and 90 on the 230, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at London on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Luton Airport to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:50 and the last around 01:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Luton Airport to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.