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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from East Croydon (ECR) to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Croydon (ECR) to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Croydon (ECR) to London Luton Airport will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 3 trains that leave East Croydon (ECR) for London Luton Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
East Croydon (ECR) to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for East Croydon (ECR) to London Luton Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h37 | 04:47 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:03 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h15 | 07:18 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:03 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h14 | 09:17 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Croydon (ECR) to London Luton Airport
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Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to London Luton Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 03:10 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: Thameslink from East Croydon (ECR) to London Luton Airport trainsThameslink trains will get you between East Croydon (ECR) and London Luton Airport from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Croydon (ECR) to London Luton Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Croydon (ECR) 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in East Croydon (ECR) and London Luton Airport
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
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