Bus from Luton Town Centre to Bushmead
5 direct routes · 9–23 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bushmead as of 13:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Luton Town Centre, 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 | ~23 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 16 | 05:40 | 22:40 | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) | Thetford Gardens (opp) | — |
| 4 | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~23 min | 12 | weekdays only | 06:30 | 17:40 | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) | Thetford Gardens (opp) | — |
| 4B | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~23 min | 8 | weekdays only | 09:10 | 17:20 | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) | Thetford Gardens (opp) | — |
| 3 | Grant Palmer | ~9 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 10:05 | 17:08 | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 12) | Thetford Gardens (nr) | — |
| 3A | Grant Palmer | ~14 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 09:05 | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 12) | Thetford Gardens (nr) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Luton Town Centre 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 Luton Town Centre to Bushmead
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 Town Centre to Bushmead?
5 routes run directly from Luton Town Centre to Bushmead: 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 Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) and get off at Thetford Gardens (opp), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Luton Town Centre to Bushmead?
Between 9 minutes on the 3 and 23 on the 4A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Luton Town Centre to Bushmead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:40 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Luton Town Centre to Bushmead?
Adult singles from Luton Town Centre to Bushmead: £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.