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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to London
Showing times and prices for May 20
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
87
Distance
45 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to London will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to London without transferring at least once.
Luton Dart+
C042809:18 PM0h34London Luton Airport (LUA)9:52 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€71One-way1 transfer- Luton Dart+W7074811:03 PM0h49London Luton Airport (LUA)11:52 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€71One-way1 transfer
- Luton Dart+C0428511:07 PM0h52London Luton Airport (LUA)11:59 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€71One-way1 transfer
- Luton Dart+C0428310:12 PM0h41London Luton Airport (LUA)10:53 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€81One-way1 transfer
- Luton Dart+C042604:18 PM0h35London Luton Airport (LUA)4:53 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€91One-way1 transfer
- Luton Dart+C042532:48 PM0h34London Luton Airport (LUA)3:22 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€141One-way1 transfer
- Luton Dart+C042482:18 PM0h34London Luton Airport (LUA)2:52 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€141One-way1 transfer
- Luton Dart+C042778:17 PM0h34London Luton Airport (LUA)8:51 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€141One-way1 transfer
- Luton Dart+C042788:48 PM0h34London Luton Airport (LUA)9:22 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€111One-way1 transfer
- Luton Dart+C042809:18 PM0h34London Luton Airport (LUA)9:52 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€71One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 45 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€22 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to London train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C10082+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:06 AM 7:53 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h54 | 8:47 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W45524+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:16 AM 8:05 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 8:49 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| C04212+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:28 AM 8:17 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h35 | 8:52 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W32958 | On time 8:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h45 | 9:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| C10096+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:34 AM 8:23 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h54 | 9:17 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W45520+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:46 AM 8:35 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 9:19 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C04215 | On time 8:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 9:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W45562 | On time 5:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 5:49 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| C04264+Luton Dart | Delayed 4:29 PM 5:18 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h35 | 5:53 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W45378 | On time 5:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 6:04 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W45598+Luton Dart | Delayed 4:46 PM 5:35 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 6:19 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C04267 | On time 5:48 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h35 | 6:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W45555 | On time 5:51 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 6:34 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W45563 | On time 7:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 7:49 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C04273 | On time 7:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 7:50 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W45547 | On time 7:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 8:04 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W45595 | On time 7:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 8:19 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C04275 | On time 7:48 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 8:22 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+G28267 | On time 7:51 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 8:34 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
| Luton Dart+C22594 | 6:23 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h54 | 7:17 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W45418 | 6:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 7:19 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C04203 | 6:48 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h36 | 7:24 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C10075 | 6:53 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h54 | 7:47 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W45522 | 7:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 7:49 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C04208 | 7:18 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h36 | 7:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W45426 | 7:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h45 | 8:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C09965 | 7:23 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h54 | 8:17 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W45542 | 7:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 8:19 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C04209 | 7:48 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h36 | 8:24 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W32949 | 7:49 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h45 | 8:34 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
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East Midlands Railway as well as Thameslink offer trains services from London Luton Airport to London.
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Luton Airport to London run on average 12 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 33m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €10
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 7:05 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €10
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from London Luton Airport to London trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between London Luton Airport and London from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
33m
Cheapest Price
€12
East Midlands Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
43m
Cheapest Price
€14
Thameslink frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from London Luton Airport to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from London Luton Airport to London can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Luton Airport to London is €22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London Luton Airport to London is 33m to travel the 45 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London Luton Airport to London leaves at 7:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from London Luton Airport to London leaves at 11:56 PM.
There are 12 trains a day from London Luton Airport to London which require at least one change with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from London Luton Airport to London. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 33m
When taking a train from London Luton Airport to London, you can count on East Midlands Railway, Thameslink for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London Luton Airport and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to London from London Luton Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 33m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Luton Airport to London is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport and London including taking a bus and train.
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