The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for London Luton Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 82 km
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£46 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport trains for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W59502+ Luton Dart | On time 06:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 08:04 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 change | |
W60024+ W59424+ Luton Dart | On time 08:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h34 | 09:47 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
G84455+ C52620+ Luton Dart | On time 08:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h32 | 09:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
W59507+ Luton Dart | On time 08:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h29 | 10:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 change | |
W60026+ W59427+ Luton Dart | On time 08:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h34 | 10:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
G84459+ C52411+ Luton Dart | On time 08:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h32 | 10:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 08:36. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 07:06 |
Last train 08:36 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Luton Airport from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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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