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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to London Luton Airport
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€12
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€17
Fastest journey on Sep 19
35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
36 m
Trains on Sep 19
78
Distance
45 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to London Luton Airport will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from London to London Luton Airport without transferring at least once.
C41890+
Luton Dart12:39 PM0h37London St Pancras International (STP)1:16 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)€121One-way1 transfer- C41872+Luton Dart9:39 AM0h37London St Pancras International (STP)10:16 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)€121One-way1 transfer
- C41885+Luton Dart11:39 AM0h37London St Pancras International (STP)12:16 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)€121One-way1 transfer
- C41926+Luton Dart6:39 PM0h37London St Pancras International (STP)7:16 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)€121One-way1 transfer
- C41904+Luton Dart2:39 PM0h37London St Pancras International (STP)3:16 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)€121One-way1 transfer
- C41849+Luton Dart5:40 AM0h35London St Pancras International (STP)6:15 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)€131One-way1 transfer
- C41860+Luton Dart7:39 AM0h36London St Pancras International (STP)8:15 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)€131One-way1 transfer
- C41853+Luton Dart6:39 AM0h36London St Pancras International (STP)7:15 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)€131One-way1 transfer
- C41890+Luton Dart12:39 PM0h37London St Pancras International (STP)1:16 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)€121One-way1 transfer
- C41868+Luton Dart8:39 AM0h37London St Pancras International (STP)9:16 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)€131One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 45 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€17 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from London to London Luton Airport is a bus with an average price of €13.
This is compared to other travel options from London to London Luton Airport:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to London Luton Airport costing on average €17.
The fastest way to travel from London to London Luton Airport is by train with an average journey time of 58m.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and London Luton Airport including taking a bus and train.
Live departures
London to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London to London Luton Airport trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41932+Luton Dart | On time 8:15 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h33 | 8:48 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
 W45552+Luton Dart | On time 8:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h43 | 9:04 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W32967+Luton Dart | On time 8:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h41 | 9:17 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41933+Luton Dart | On time 8:45 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h33 | 9:18 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45572+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:54 PM 8:51 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP) | 0h43 | 9:34 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45496+Luton Dart | On time 9:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h41 | 9:47 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41936+Luton Dart | On time 9:15 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h33 | 9:48 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45540+Luton Dart | On time 9:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h50 | 10:11 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45381+Luton Dart | On time 9:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h48 | 10:24 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41938+Luton Dart | On time 9:45 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h40 | 10:25 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C22645+Luton Dart | 12:11 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h58 | 1:09 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C18519+Luton Dart | 12:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h05 | 1:23 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45589+Luton Dart | 12:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h57 | 1:28 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45596+Luton Dart | 12:58 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h05 | 2:03 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45578+Luton Dart | 1:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h03 | 2:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45515+Luton Dart | 2:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h03 | 3:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45510+Luton Dart | On time 3:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h03 | 4:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45517+Luton Dart | 4:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h03 | 5:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| W45514+Luton Dart | 5:16 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h48 | 6:04 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41849+Luton Dart | 5:40 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h35 | 6:15 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02606+Luton Dart | 5:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h42 | 6:25 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02601+Luton Dart | 6:11 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h42 | 6:53 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41853+Luton Dart | 6:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h36 | 7:15 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02657+Luton Dart | 6:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 7:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02608+Luton Dart | 7:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 7:50 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02639+Luton Dart | 7:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 8:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41860+Luton Dart | 7:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h36 | 8:15 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02658+Luton Dart | 7:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 8:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02599+Luton Dart | 8:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 8:50 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02667+Luton Dart | 8:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 9:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41868+Luton Dart | 8:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 9:16 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02620+Luton Dart | 8:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 9:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02609+Luton Dart | 9:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 9:50 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02623+Luton Dart | 9:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 10:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41872+Luton Dart | 9:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 10:16 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02689+Luton Dart | 9:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 10:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02613+Luton Dart | 10:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 10:50 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02687+Luton Dart | 10:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 11:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41878+Luton Dart | 10:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 11:16 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02674+Luton Dart | 10:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 11:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02596+Luton Dart | 11:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 11:50 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02668+Luton Dart | 11:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 12:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41885+Luton Dart | 11:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 12:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02616+Luton Dart | 11:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 12:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02575+Luton Dart | 12:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 12:50 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02678+Luton Dart | 12:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 1:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41890+Luton Dart | 12:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 1:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02629+Luton Dart | 12:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 1:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02605+Luton Dart | 1:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 1:50 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| G28269+Luton Dart | 1:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 2:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41896+Luton Dart | 1:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 2:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02627+Luton Dart | 1:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 2:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02587+Luton Dart | 2:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h47 | 2:53 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02675+Luton Dart | 2:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 3:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41904+Luton Dart | 2:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 3:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02644+Luton Dart | 2:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 3:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02582+Luton Dart | 3:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 3:50 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02650+Luton Dart | 3:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 4:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41909+Luton Dart | 3:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 4:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02618+Luton Dart | 3:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 4:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02591+Luton Dart | 4:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 4:50 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| G28270+Luton Dart | 4:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 5:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41914+Luton Dart | 4:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 5:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02647+Luton Dart | 4:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 5:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| G28265+Luton Dart | 5:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 5:50 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02632+Luton Dart | 5:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 6:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41921+Luton Dart | 5:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 6:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02656+Luton Dart | 5:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 6:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02600+Luton Dart | 6:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 6:50 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02646+Luton Dart | 6:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 7:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41926+Luton Dart | 6:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 7:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02653+Luton Dart | 6:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 7:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02638+Luton Dart | 7:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 7:50 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02662+Luton Dart | 7:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 8:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C41930+Luton Dart | 7:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 8:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| C02680+Luton Dart | 7:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h44 | 8:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
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East Midlands Railway as well as Thameslink offer trains services from London to London Luton Airport.
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London to London Luton Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to London Luton Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to London Luton Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 15:47. 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 €7
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 3:47 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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 €7
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from London to London Luton Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between London and London Luton Airport from €7. 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 East Midlands Railway Duration
33m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
€9
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 Thameslink Duration
35m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
€14
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 to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to London Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from London to London Luton Airport can start from as little as €9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to London Luton Airport is €17; 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 to London Luton Airport 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 to London Luton Airport leaves at 4:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from London to London Luton Airport leaves at 3:47 PM.
There are 12 trains a day from London to London Luton Airport 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 to London Luton Airport. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 33m
When taking a train from London to London Luton Airport, you can count on East Midlands Railway, Thameslink for the best way to get you to London Luton Airport. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and London Luton Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to London Luton Airport from London 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 to London Luton Airport is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and London Luton Airport including taking a bus and train.
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