London Luton Airport to London train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to London

Showing times and prices for Jan 02

Cheapest price

€16

Average price

€21

Fastest journey

34 m

Average duration

40 m

Trains per day

6

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 €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to London without transferring at least once.

MetroLuton Dart+East Midlands TrainsC51378
08:17AM0h34
London Luton Airport (LUA)
08:51AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
161One-way
1 transfer
MetroLuton Dart+East Midlands TrainsC52444
08:47AM0h34
London Luton Airport (LUA)
09:21AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
161One-way
1 transfer
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW59518
08:35AM0h44
London Luton Airport (LUA)
09:19AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
231One-way
1 transfer
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW59419
08:51AM0h43
London Luton Airport (LUA)
09:34AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
231One-way
1 transfer
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW59515
08:05AM0h44
London Luton Airport (LUA)
08:49AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
231One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to London

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 45 km

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Bus

€23

Average price

€18

Average price

Cheapest

1h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 53m

Average total duration

1h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

East Midlands Trains

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National Express

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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, Thursday, January 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 3:55 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
east_midlands_railway7:17 PM London Luton Airport
0h34
7:51 PM London0 transfersDirect
thameslink10:55 PM London Luton Airport
0h58
11:53 PM London0 transfersDirect
Friday, January 2
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On time
8:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
0h44
8:49 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1 transfer
assertis_metroLuton Dart+east_midlands_railwayC51378
On time
8:17 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
0h34
8:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1 transfer
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On time
8:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
0h45
9:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1 transfer
assertis_metroLuton Dart+thameslinkW59518
On time
8:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
0h44
9:19 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1 transfer
assertis_metroLuton Dart+east_midlands_railwayC52444
On time
8:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
0h34
9:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1 transfer
assertis_metroLuton Dart+thameslinkW59419
On time
8:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
0h43
9:34 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to London

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Trains from London Luton Airport to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 03:23, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 31m.

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
Distance
45 km
Average train duration
36m
Cheapest ticket price
€10
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
31m
First train
03:23
Last train
22:55
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

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink from London Luton Airport to London trainsEast Midlands Trains, 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 Trains

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
31m
Cheapest Price
€10
East Midlands Trains 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
€15
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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Luton Airport (LTN) to London is €21; 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 (LTN) to London is 32 min   to travel the 44 km long route, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London leaves at 05: 17. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London leaves at 22: 24.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London without having to change trains with East Midlands Trains. There is 1 direct train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to London. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London.
When taking a train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London, you can count on East Midlands Trains or Thameslink for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 24.
A day trip to London from London Luton Airport (LTN) is worth doing with a journey time of 32 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London is March.
You have options as you can travel to London from London Luton Airport (LTN) 2 different ways: coach or train.
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