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Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton
Showing times and prices for 24 Jan
Cheapest
£17
Average
£31
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
08:321h38
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)10:10Luton
£171One-way
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07:321h38
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)09:10Luton
£171One-way
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11:021h38
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)12:40Luton
£361One-way
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09:132h46
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)11:59Luton
£401One-way
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08:461h24
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)10:10Luton
£431One-way
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink | 07:32 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 1h38 | 09:10 Luton | 0 changesDirect | |
| Thameslink | 08:32 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 1h38 | 10:10 Luton | 0 changesDirect | |
| Thameslink | 08:46 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 1h24 | 10:10 Luton | 0 changesDirect | |
| Thameslink | 09:13 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 2h46 | 11:59 Luton | 0 changesDirect | |
| Thameslink | 11:02 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 1h38 | 12:40 Luton | 0 changesDirect |
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Train times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton
Showing times and prices for 24 Jan
Fastest Journey
1 h 24 m
Average
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
82 km
Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Luton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
08:461h24
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)10:10Luton
£431One-way
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07:321h38
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)09:10Luton
£171One-way
0 changes
08:321h38
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)10:10Luton
£171One-way
0 changes
11:021h38
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)12:40Luton
£361One-way
0 changes
09:132h46
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)11:59Luton
£401One-way
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton
Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 18 |
Train providers 2 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 21:55 |
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
Train providers: Thameslink and Southern trains London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton
Travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Luton from £17 with Omio’s train partners Thameslink and Southern! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
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.
Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
- Cheapest Price: £17
- Thameslink frequency: 25 a day
FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton train
FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton.
Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton is £23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Luton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 1 h 15 min for the 50 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Luton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton leaves at 05: 37. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton leaves at 21: 06.
Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton with Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton, you can count on Thameslink for the best way to get you to Luton. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Luton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 06.
A day trip to Luton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton is June.
You have options as you can travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luton 2 different ways: train or coach.
Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Luton
London
Luton
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Dining
- Villa Ada
- Nakorn Thai
- Chicago Rock Cafe
- Numtan Thai
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Thistle Express Luton
- Easy Hotel Luton
- Comfort Hotel London Luton
- Leaside Hotel
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Maci's Fish & Chips
- Blossom Garden
- Red Rooster Peri Peri
- Jade House
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket OfficeTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Sicilian
- Cheese & Pickle Sandwich Bar
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
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