How to travel from Luton to London

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Compare train and bus for Luton to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €5.

Distance: 46 km

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€14

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€7

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1h 23m

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1h 49m

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1h 19m

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from Luton to London

How to get from Luton to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Luton to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ThameslinkW57900
08:43AM0h36
Luton station (LUT)
09:19AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:05PM0h55
Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
06:00PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY12317
08:26AM0h26
Luton station (LUT)
08:52AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkW57646
08:17AM0h45
Luton station (LUT)
09:02AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
141One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkW57651
08:47AM0h45
Luton station (LUT)
09:32AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
141One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkW57899
08:29AM0h35
Luton station (LUT)
09:04AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
151One-way
0 transfers
Terravision (2)LTN
10:10AM1h25
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
11:35AMLondon, Gloucester Place (Baker Street Station)
281One-way
0 transfers
Terravision (2)LTN
09:40AM1h25
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
11:05AMLondon, Gloucester Place (Baker Street Station)
281One-way
0 transfers
Terravision (2)LTN
10:40AM1h40
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:20PMLondon, Marble Arch
281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to London

Travel to London 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 Luton to London.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Luton and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to London is a bus with an average price of €3.

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to London:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to London costing on average €5.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to London is by train with an average journey time of 26m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The Luton to London distance is approximately 46 km.
The average frequency per day from Luton to London is:
  • Around 110 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Luton to London with the following travel companies:
  • 107 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK.
  • 12 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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