London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for 24 Jul

Cheapest price

£17

Average price

£29

Fastest journey

44 m

Average duration

48 m

Trains per day

17

Distance

45 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.

Fast trains

To travel from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport you need to make at least one change.

  • ThameslinkW32957+MetroLuton Dart
    15:270h50
    London Blackfriars (BFR)
    16:17London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £171One-way
    1 change
  • ThameslinkW32978+MetroLuton Dart
    15:420h52
    London Blackfriars (BFR)
    16:34London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £171One-way
    1 change
  • ThameslinkW45387 · W45525+MetroLuton Dart
    8:471h09
    London Blackfriars (BFR)
    9:56London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £171One-way
    2 changes
  • ThameslinkW45606+MetroLuton Dart
    8:120h44
    London Blackfriars (BFR)
    8:56London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £241One-way
    1 change
  • ThameslinkW45602+MetroLuton Dart
    8:420h44
    London Blackfriars (BFR)
    9:26London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £241One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £10.

Distance: 45 km

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£21

Average Price

£15

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1h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

44m

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Additional time*

1h 57m

Average total duration

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Live departures

London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport trains for today, Thursday 23 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ThameslinkW32959+MetroLuton Dart
On time
16:27 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h51
17:18 London Luton Airport (LUA)
1 change
ThameslinkW45419+MetroLuton Dart
On time
16:42 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
17:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)
1 change
ThameslinkW32963+MetroLuton Dart
On time
16:57 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
17:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)
1 change
ThameslinkW45438+MetroLuton Dart
On time
17:12 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
18:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)
1 change
ThameslinkW45529+MetroLuton Dart
On time
17:32 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
18:22 London Luton Airport (LUA)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC41866+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London St Pancras International8:04 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h18
9:22 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45602+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London St Pancras International8:08 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h18
9:26 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45606+MetroLuton Dart8:12 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h44
8:56 London Luton Airport (LUA)1 change
ThameslinkW45387+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London St Pancras International8:13 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h24
9:37 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45396+MetroLuton Dart8:17 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
9:07 London Luton Airport (LUA)1 change
ThameslinkW45600+MetroLuton Dart8:27 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h51
9:18 London Luton Airport (LUA)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC41869+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London St Pancras International8:32 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h16
9:48 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45403+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London St Pancras International8:38 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h27
10:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45602+MetroLuton Dart8:42 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h44
9:26 London Luton Airport (LUA)1 change
ThameslinkW45387+MetroLuton Dart8:47 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
9:37 London Luton Airport (LUA)1 change
ThameslinkW45387 · W45525+MetroLuton Dart8:47 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h09
9:56 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW32975+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London St Pancras International15:23 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h24
16:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW32957+MetroLuton Dart15:27 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
16:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC41912+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London St Pancras International15:33 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h17
16:50 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45415+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London St Pancras International15:38 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h26
17:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW32978+MetroLuton Dart15:42 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
16:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)1 change
ThameslinkW32959+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London St Pancras International15:53 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h25
17:18 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Why should you book London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport trains with Omio?

Thameslink as well as East Midlands Railway offer trains services from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.
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Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Thameslink with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport

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Trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 01:36, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 44m.

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
Coach from £9
Distance
45 km
Average train duration
44m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
44m
First train
1:36
Last train
22:56
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
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
Coach from £9

Train companies: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport trainsThameslink, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Blackfriars (BFR) and London Luton Airport from £9. 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 Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
£21
East Midlands Railway frequency
1 a day
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 Duration
44m
Cheapest Price
£10
Thameslink frequency
9 a day
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: London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Blackfriars (BFR) 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport covers a distance of 45 km and takes approximately 44m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport is 45 km.
The first train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport leaves at 1:36.
The last train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport departs at 22:56.
Trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport run approximately 10 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.
To get from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.
The cheapest way to get from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport is by coach, costing approximately £9.
Booking trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Blackfriars to London Luton Airport is primarily urban and suburban, passing through the cityscape of London and the surrounding areas. It offers views of residential neighbourhoods, industrial sites, and some green spaces, but is not typically considered a scenic route compared to rural or coastal train journeys.
Yes, a day trip from London Blackfriars to London Luton Airport is feasible with a journey time of 44m and a distance of 45 km. Trains run frequently with a schedule of 10 per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.

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