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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to London
Showing times and prices for 21 Aug
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
45 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to London will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Fast trains
To travel from London Luton Airport to London you need to make at least one change.
C04258+
Luton Dart15:480h34London Luton Airport (LUA)16:22London St Pancras International (STP)£101One-way1 change- C04268+Luton Dart18:180h34London Luton Airport (LUA)18:52London St Pancras International (STP)£111One-way1 change
- C04254+Luton Dart15:170h34London Luton Airport (LUA)15:51London St Pancras International (STP)£111One-way1 change
- C04270+Luton Dart18:480h34London Luton Airport (LUA)19:22London St Pancras International (STP)£111One-way1 change
- C04238+Luton Dart12:170h34London Luton Airport (LUA)12:51London St Pancras International (STP)£121One-way1 change
- C04215+Luton Dart8:470h34London Luton Airport (LUA)9:21London St Pancras International (STP)£141One-way1 change
- C04224+Luton Dart10:180h34London Luton Airport (LUA)10:52London St Pancras International (STP)£181One-way1 change
- C04222+Luton Dart9:480h34London Luton Airport (LUA)10:22London St Pancras International (STP)£181One-way1 change
- C04238+Luton Dart12:170h34London Luton Airport (LUA)12:51London St Pancras International (STP)£121One-way1 change
- C04253+Luton Dart14:480h34London Luton Airport (LUA)15:22London St Pancras International (STP)£121One-way1 change
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Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 45 km
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London Luton Airport to London train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London trains for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Dart+C04278 | 20:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 21:22 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
Luton Dart+ W45559 | 20:51 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 21:34 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+W45587 | 21:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 21:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04280 | 21:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 21:52 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+W45530 | On time 21:21 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 22:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+W45585 | 21:35 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 22:19 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+W45539 | On time 21:51 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 22:34 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04283 | 22:12 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h41 | 22:53 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C22639 | On time 22:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h05 | 23:44 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+W45582 | 22:56 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h56 | 23:52 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+W70748 | On time 23:01 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h52 | 23:53 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04285 | 23:07 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h52 | 23:59 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+W45571 | 23:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h05 | 0:23 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+W45567 | 23:56 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h56 | 0:52 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
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| W45524+Luton Dart | 8:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 8:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04212 | 8:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h35 | 8:52 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W32958+Luton Dart | 8:19 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h45 | 9:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| C10096+Luton Dart | 8:23 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h54 | 9:17 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45520+Luton Dart | 8:35 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 9:19 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04215 | 8:47 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 9:21 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W32951+Luton Dart | 8:51 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 9:34 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45523+Luton Dart | 9:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 9:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04220 | 9:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h35 | 9:53 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W32966+Luton Dart | 9:21 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 10:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45525+Luton Dart | 9:35 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 10:19 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| C10043+Luton Dart | 9:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h53 | 10:32 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04222 | 9:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 10:22 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W32947+Luton Dart | 9:51 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 10:34 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45545+Luton Dart | 10:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 10:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04224 | 10:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 10:52 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45384+Luton Dart | 10:21 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 11:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| X89565+Luton Dart | 10:34 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h45 | 11:19 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04229 | 10:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h35 | 11:23 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W32976+Luton Dart | 11:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 11:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04232 | 11:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 11:52 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45551+Luton Dart | 12:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 12:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04238 | 12:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 12:51 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45382+Luton Dart | 12:21 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 13:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45558+Luton Dart | 12:35 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 13:19 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04239 | 12:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 13:22 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W32974+Luton Dart | 12:51 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 13:34 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45556+Luton Dart | 14:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 14:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04248 | 14:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 14:52 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45527+Luton Dart | 14:21 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 15:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45546+Luton Dart | 14:35 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 15:19 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04253 | 14:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 15:22 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45383+Luton Dart | 14:51 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 15:34 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45574+Luton Dart | 15:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 15:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04254 | 15:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 15:51 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45379+Luton Dart | 15:21 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 16:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45416+Luton Dart | 15:35 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 16:19 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04258 | 15:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 16:22 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45579+Luton Dart | 18:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 18:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04268 | 18:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 18:52 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45377+Luton Dart | 18:21 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 19:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45593+Luton Dart | 18:35 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 19:19 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04270 | 18:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 19:22 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W32977+Luton Dart | 18:50 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 19:34 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45591+Luton Dart | 20:05 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 20:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Luton Dart+C04277 | 20:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 20:51 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| W45581+Luton Dart | 20:35 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 21:19 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to London
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Trains from London Luton Airport to London run on average 12 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 33m.
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 45 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 5:16 |
Last train 22:56 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
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.
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from London Luton Airport to London trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between London Luton Airport and London from £8. 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
33m
Cheapest Price
£8
East Midlands Railway frequency
4 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
38m
Cheapest Price
£12
Thameslink frequency
8 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
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from London Luton Airport to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £16.
The train journey from London Luton Airport to London covers a distance of 45 km and takes approximately 33m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from London Luton Airport to London is 45 km.
The first train from London Luton Airport to London leaves at 5:16.
The last train from London Luton Airport to London departs at 22:56.
Trains from London Luton Airport to London run approximately 12 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from London Luton Airport to London.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Luton Airport to London.
To get from London Luton Airport to London, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Luton Airport to London.
The cheapest way to get from London Luton Airport to London is by train, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from London Luton Airport to London 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 Luton Airport to London is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas, with views mostly consisting of residential and industrial landscapes.
Yes, you can do a day trip from London Luton Airport to London. The journey takes 33m, covering a distance of 45 km. Trains run frequently with 11 services per day.
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