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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£37
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£47
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 24 m
Trains on 18 Sept
27
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester station (LEI) 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 Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
To travel from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
C21672 · C04273+
Luton Dart18:111h26Leicester station (LEI)19:37London Luton Airport (LUA)£371One-way2 changes- W70691 · C04235+Luton Dart10:431h26Leicester station (LEI)12:09London Luton Airport (LUA)£421One-way2 changes
- W70683 · C04224+Luton Dart9:121h27Leicester station (LEI)10:39London Luton Airport (LUA)£421One-way2 changes
- W70694 · C04238+Luton Dart11:121h27Leicester station (LEI)12:39London Luton Airport (LUA)£421One-way2 changes
- W70685 · C04229+Luton Dart9:431h26Leicester station (LEI)11:09London Luton Airport (LUA)£421One-way2 changes
- W70666 · C04203+Luton Dart5:471h22Leicester station (LEI)7:09London Luton Airport (LUA)£571One-way2 changes
- W70675 · C04215+Luton Dart7:451h23Leicester station (LEI)9:08London Luton Airport (LUA)£501One-way2 changes
- W70747 · C04267+Luton Dart16:451h24Leicester station (LEI)18:09London Luton Airport (LUA)£421One-way2 changes
- W70747 · C04267+Luton Dart16:451h24Leicester station (LEI)18:09London Luton Airport (LUA)£501One-way2 changes
- C21687 · C04270+Luton Dart17:441h25Leicester station (LEI)19:09London Luton Airport (LUA)£421One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 98 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport costing on average £30.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 47m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £20 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:43 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h26 | 12:09 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:43 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h26 | 14:09 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:45 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h24 | 18:09 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| W70666 · C04203+Luton Dart | 5:47 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h22 | 7:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| C21689 · C04208+Luton Dart | 6:10 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h29 | 7:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 3:48 |
Last train 21:14 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Leicester station (LEI) 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: Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) 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 Leicester station (LEI) and London Luton Airport
Most Leicester station (LEI) to London Luton Airport trains use the Leicester to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester station (LEI) and London Luton Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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