The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Luton station (LUT) 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 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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 train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 82 km
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:02 London Gatwick Airport | 1h38 | 10:40 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:16 London Gatwick Airport | 1h24 | 11:40 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT)
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 06:22 |
Last train 19:32 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Gatwick Express from London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT) trainsThameslink, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Luton station (LUT) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Luton station (LUT) 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 Luton station (LUT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Luton station (LUT)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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