The average bus between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Croydon takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from London Luton Airport (LTN) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Croydon at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Marble Arch and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Croydon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Croydon. However, there are services departing from London Luton Airport (LTN) station and arriving at Croydon station via Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
London Luton Airport (LTN) to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.
London Luton Airport (LTN) to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ernest Avenue station.
The distance between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Croydon is 58.4 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Airport Bus Station to Hogarth Crescent via Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Ernest Avenue, and Rothschild Street in around 2h 43m.