Book Your Luton to Stansted Transfer
Airportbee runs fixed-price, licensed transfers between Luton and Stansted, with your driver tracking your inbound flight so pickup happens when you actually land. Both airports sit north of London on opposite sides, so unlike most of Airportbee’s routes, this journey doesn’t touch the M25 or central London at all — worth knowing before you plan around a coach or train option.
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Quick facts
- Distance: around 28 miles direct; the road route through Hertfordshire is typically 45–55 miles
- Typical journey time: 60–90 minutes in normal traffic
- No direct train — every rail option requires at least two changes via London and takes upwards of two hours
- A direct coach exists, but it’s not frequent — check the current timetable before relying on it for a connection
- Pickup: Luton Airport terminal (single terminal)
- Drop-off: Stansted Airport terminal (single terminal)
This Route Skips London Entirely
Every other Airportbee route in this set relies on the M25 in some way — orbiting round it, crossing it, or joining it at some point. Luton and Stansted are the exception. Both sit to the north of London, on opposite sides, and the sensible way to get between them cuts through Hertfordshire rather than looping round the capital: broadly via the A1(M) and M11, passing near Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield, Stevenage and Hitchin, staying well clear of both the M25 and central London.
That’s true whether you’re driving or taking the coach — National Express uses the same corridor for exactly this reason, since routing through London would add well over an hour to what’s otherwise one of the more geographically direct journeys between two London-area airports. By road, Luton and Stansted are around 28 miles apart direct, or 45–55 miles by the practical route, with a typical journey time of 60–90 minutes in normal traffic.
If You’re Looking for the 777 Coach, It No Longer Runs This Route
Worth flagging directly, because it’s a genuine point of confusion: some older information (and a fair number of searches) still point to National Express route 777 for Luton–Stansted coach travel. That’s out of date. Route 777 has since been restructured onto a different corridor entirely — it now runs Birmingham–Coventry–Leicester–Cambridge–Stansted, and no longer serves Luton at all. The current direct service between the two airports is route 737. If you’re booking coach travel yourself, search for the current route rather than relying on an old bookmark or a screenshot from a few years back.
The Coach Is Direct, But Check the Timetable
National Express route 737 does run directly between Luton and Stansted without a change — genuinely useful, since the train option (below) is considerably worse. But it isn’t a frequent, turn-up-and-go service: expect roughly 8–9 departures a day rather than several an hour, and journey time is realistically 70–120 minutes including stops, longer than the coach operator’s own best-case advertised time. If you’re planning to use it for a same-day connection between flights, check the live timetable before you commit, rather than assuming a coach will be along shortly — this is genuinely one of the lower-frequency airport-to-airport coach corridors in the region.
Why the Train Isn’t a Realistic Option Here
There’s no direct train between Luton and Stansted at all — every route involves at least two changes, typically via London St Pancras and Tottenham Hale, and realistically takes upwards of two hours once the changes are accounted for. Unless you’re already planning to spend time in London anyway, the coach is the only genuine non-driving option worth considering.
Pickup at Luton
Luton has a single terminal, so there’s no terminal choice to confirm. With Meet & Greet, your driver monitors your flight and adjusts to your actual landing time. Two Meet & Greet options are available: an express 5-minute pickup point just outside the terminal (£8), or premium Meet & Greet where your driver waits inside arrivals with a name board (£14, parking included up to £10) — and as an express-pickup airport, you get 10 minutes of free waiting rather than the standard 5. See the full Luton Airport transfers guide for more.
Drop-off at Stansted
Stansted also has a single terminal, so there’s no terminal choice at this end either. Two Meet & Greet options are available: a Zone D express pickup point (£7), or premium Meet & Greet where your driver waits inside arrivals with a name board (£15, parking included up to £10). See the full Stansted Airport transfers guide for more.
Connecting Between Separately Booked Flights
Both Luton and Stansted lean heavily on low-cost European carriers — Luton is a major base for the likes of Wizz Air and easyJet, Stansted for Ryanair and similar operators — so a fair number of passengers on this route are connecting between two separately booked budget flights rather than one through ticket. Because there’s no airside link between the airports, that’s always a self-transfer: clear immigration if arriving internationally, collect your baggage, travel by road, then check in and clear security again.
Given how infrequent the coach option is and how poor the train option is, it’s worth building in a genuinely generous buffer if you’re relying on public transport as a fallback. Even travelling by private transfer, many travellers with checked luggage allow a minimum of around 5–6 hours between scheduled landing and departure on this pair, with more during peak traffic or if you want a real margin against a missed connection. Always check your airline’s own connection guidance.
If your inbound Luton flight runs late, flight monitoring means your driver adjusts to your actual landing time automatically, so a delay doesn’t mean a missed pickup.
Fixed Price, Confirmed Before You Travel
Airportbee runs fixed fares for every booking channel — phone, app, live chat, email or online — so the price you’re quoted is the price you pay, regardless of traffic on the day. Get your live fixed quote through the booking engine below.
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Choosing Your Vehicle
A Saloon suits most solo and business travellers. Given how many passengers on this route are self-transferring between budget flights, often with checked luggage, an Estate or 6-Seater is worth considering. Groups can use the 8-Seater, and the Executive option is available for a more comfortable ride through Hertfordshire.
Why Book Airportbee
- Fixed price agreed before you travel — traffic on the day doesn’t change what you pay
- Flight monitoring on your Luton landing and your booking details
- No waiting for an infrequent coach or navigating a two-change train journey
- Meet & Greet available at both Luton and Stansted
- 24/7 booking and support, 365 days a year
Luton to Stansted FAQs
Is there a direct coach from Luton to Stansted?
Yes — National Express route 737 runs direct with no change, though it’s not a frequent service (roughly 8–9 times a day). If you’re relying on it for a connection, check the current live timetable rather than assuming a coach will be along soon.
Is the 777 coach still the way to get from Luton to Stansted?
No — that’s outdated. Route 777 has been restructured onto a different corridor (Birmingham–Cambridge–Stansted) and no longer serves Luton. The current direct service is route 737.
Is there a direct train from Luton to Stansted?
No. Every rail option requires at least two changes, typically via London, and realistically takes upwards of two hours.
How long does it take to drive from Luton to Stansted?
Typically 60–90 minutes in normal traffic, via a route through Hertfordshire that avoids the M25 and central London entirely.
How far is Luton from Stansted?
Around 28 miles direct. By road, it’s typically 45–55 miles.
How much does a transfer from Luton to Stansted cost?
Airportbee runs fixed fares agreed before you travel, so the price doesn’t change with traffic on the day. Get a live quote through the booking engine for your exact route and vehicle.
What happens if my flight into Luton is delayed?
Airportbee tracks your flight and adjusts your pickup to your actual landing time, so a delay doesn’t mean a missed pickup.
Book your fixed-price Luton to Stansted transfer today — flight-monitored, door-to-door, no waiting on an infrequent coach.
