Bus from Luton to Dunstable
25 direct routes · 13–46 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 22:35 (weekdays); the A runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Dunstable as of 05:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Luton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · CS1, Jo, X61, 705, 704
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS1 | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:28 | 07:28 | Clifton Road (W-bound) | Stanton Road (W-bound) | — |
| Jo | Grant Palmer | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:14 | 15:14 | Clifton Road (W-bound) | Stanton Road (W-bound) | — |
| X61 | Red Eagle | ~13 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:00 | 17:00 | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 5) | Priory View (opp) | — |
| 705 | Marshalls Coaches | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 07:20 | Lewsey Road (nr) | Priory View (opp) | Houghton Regis |
| 704 | Marshalls Coaches | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | Blandford Avenue (opp) | Priory View (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Luton 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 1 bus, X3 bus, X2 bus, 230 bus, X1 bus, 4 bus, X4 bus or 4A bus timetable.
Fares from Luton to Dunstable
- £2.80 adult single, £5.30 return on the B and E (Centrebus)
- £2.00 adult single on the CX, Hi and C (Grant Palmer)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.70 return on the ZOO (Centrebus)
- £3.30 adult single, £4.00 return on the X61 (Red Eagle) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Luton to Dunstable?
25 routes run directly from Luton to Dunstable: the Z (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the A (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the 1 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the B (Centrebus), the L (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the CX (Grant Palmer), the H (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the Hi (Grant Palmer), the X3 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the X2 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the 230 (Centrebus), the X1 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the 4 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the X4 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the E (Centrebus), the C (Grant Palmer), the 4A (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the W (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the ZOO (Centrebus), the 40 (South Beds Dial-a-Ride), the CS1 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the Jo (Grant Palmer), the X61 (Red Eagle), the 705 (Marshalls Coaches), the 704 (Marshalls Coaches). The most frequent is the Z, 69 times each weekday — board at Lewsey Road (nr) and get off at The Quadrant (Stop N3), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Luton to Dunstable?
Between 13 minutes on the B and 46 on the 4A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Houghton Regis on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Luton to Dunstable?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 22:35 — and the A runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Luton to Dunstable?
Adult singles from Luton to Dunstable: £2.80 on the B and E (Centrebus); £2.00 on the CX, Hi and C (Grant Palmer); £3.00 on the ZOO (Centrebus); £3.30 on the X61 (Red Eagle). The X61 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.