London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€33

Average price

€33

Fastest journey

1 h 4 m

Average duration

1 h 6 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

43 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) without transferring at least 2 times.

MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkY36681+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington
08:51AM1h10
London Luton Airport (LUA)
10:01AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
331One-way
2 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkY37016+Tfl RailP07876
08:35AM1h07
London Luton Airport (LUA)
09:42AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
331One-way
2 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+East Midlands TrainsY07384+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
10:14PM1h16
London Luton Airport (LUA)
11:30PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
331One-way
2 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+East Midlands TrainsY07315+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
08:17AM1h04
London Luton Airport (LUA)
09:21AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
331One-way
2 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkY37178+Tfl RailP06708
10:26PM1h21
London Luton Airport (LUA)
11:47PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
331One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 43 km

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Train
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Bus

€33

Average price

€17

Average price

Cheapest

1h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 46m

Average total duration

1h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Thameslink

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National Express

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London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:33 AM
Last updated at 12:33 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
assertis_metroLuton Dart+thameslinkY37010+assertis_tubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington8:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h11
9:16 AM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
assertis_metroLuton Dart+east_midlands_railwayY07315+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:17 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h04
9:21 AM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
assertis_metroLuton Dart+thameslinkY36677+assertis_tubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington8:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h12
9:31 AM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
assertis_metroLuton Dart+thameslinkY37016+tfl_railP07876
On time
8:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h07
9:42 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2 transfers
assertis_metroLuton Dart+east_midlands_railwayY07318+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h04
9:51 AM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
assertis_metroLuton Dart+thameslinkY36681+assertis_tubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington8:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h10
10:01 AM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)

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Trains from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
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 €9
Distance
43 km
Average train duration
50m
Cheapest ticket price
€22
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
1h 4m
First train
03:23
Last train
21:39
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 €9

Train companies: Thameslink, East Midlands Trains from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) trainsThameslink, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Luton Airport and London Paddington (PAD) from €9. 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
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
€33
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 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
55m
Cheapest Price
€22
Thameslink frequency
5 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 Paddington (PAD)

FAQs: Travel by train from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) is €33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to London Paddington (PAD) from London Luton Airport (LTN) is on average 1 h   for the 42 km long journey, but the time it takes to go from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 03: 12. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 21: 30.
There are 6 trains a day from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to London Paddington (PAD). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD).
Take the London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) train with East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to London Paddington (PAD) from London Luton Airport (LTN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 30.
A day trip to London Paddington (PAD) from London Luton Airport (LTN) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Paddington (PAD) including taking a coach or train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)

London
London
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Wasabi
  • The Beer House
  • Barburrito
  • Upper Crust
  • The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Burger King
  • Pret a Manger
  • The Savanna
  • Soboro Bakery
  • & more
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
  • Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Paddington
  • Mercure London Paddington Hotel
  • The Pilgrm
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 24/7
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near Platform 1.
Public transit options for London Paddington
  • Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
  • Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
  • Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
  • Metro: Tube Lines.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Wasabi
  • The Beer House
  • Barburrito
  • Upper Crust
  • The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Burger King
  • Pret a Manger
  • The Savanna
  • Soboro Bakery
  • & more
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
  • Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Paddington
  • Mercure London Paddington Hotel
  • The Pilgrm
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 24/7
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near Platform 1.
Public transit options for London Paddington
  • Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
  • Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
  • Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
  • Metro: Tube Lines.

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