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

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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Sept

Cheapest price on 12 Sept

£13

Average ticket price on 12 Sept

£13

Fastest journey on 12 Sept

52 m

Average journey duration on 12 Sept

1 h

Trains on 12 Sept

3

Distance

45 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 Blackfriars (BFR) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.

Fast trains

On Sat 12 Sept, we found 3 trains from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR), including 3 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.

  • Thameslink
    7:510h52
    London Luton Airport
    8:43London Blackfriars (BFR)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Thameslink
    8:510h52
    London Luton Airport
    9:43London Blackfriars (BFR)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands Railway
    7:481h17
    London Luton Airport
    9:05London Blackfriars (BFR)
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £20.

Distance: 45 km

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Driving

£20

Average Price

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

£42

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 54m

Average total duration

1h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 17m

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Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR):

A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) costing on average £20.

The fastest way to travel from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to London Blackfriars (BFR) take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport and London Blackfriars (BFR) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 29m faster (48m by train vs 1h 17m by car) and roughly £22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£20 vs £42). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands Railway7:48 London Luton Airport
1h17
9:05 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
Thameslink7:51 London Luton Airport
0h52
8:43 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
Thameslink8:51 London Luton Airport
0h52
9:43 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect

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

Thameslink as well as Tube or East Midlands Railway offer trains services from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).

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 Tube or East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).
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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 Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Rome2rio?

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

Journey information

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

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Trains from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 02:54, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 53m.

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 £8
Distance
45 km
Average train duration
48m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
53m
First train
2:54
Last train
22:56
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
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 £8

Train companies: Thameslink, Tube, East Midlands Railway from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) trainsThameslink, Tube, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Luton Airport and London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£9
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
Learn more about East Midlands Railway

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 Thameslink Duration
53m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£9
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
Learn more about Thameslink

Tube

About
The \Tube\" refers to the London Underground, a rapid transit system serving Greater London and parts of the adjacent home counties. It is operated by London Underground Limited (LUL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). Opened in 1863, it was the world's first underground passenger railway. The network, nicknamed \"the Tube\" due to its circular, deep-level tunnels, has 11 lines and 270 stations, covering approximately 250 miles. It carries over a billion passengers annually and is known for its iconic roundel symbol and schematic map."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Tube frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
You can take as much luggage as you can comfortably carry, as long as it's under two meters long and fits within the space beneath your feet or between your legs while seated.
Luggage storage
There are no luggage racks on the Tube, so you'll technically be taking up the space of an actual person with your luggage.
Cancellation Policy
If your Tube journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more for reasons within TfL's control, you can claim a refund for the single pay as you go fare for the delayed journey.
Refund
If your Tube journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within TfL's control, you are entitled to a refund of the single fare for the affected journey.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Food is allowed on the Tube, but alcoholic drinks are banned on all TfL services.
USB plugs
Accessibility
Currently 93 Tube stations (more than a third of them) have step-free access, and all DLR stations and tram stops are step-free.
Pets
Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed on the London Underground as long as they are under control, on a leash or in a carrier, and not on the seats.

FAQs: London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 Blackfriars (BFR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The train journey from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) covers a distance of 45 km and takes approximately 53m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) is 45 km.
The first train from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) leaves at 2:54.
The last train from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) departs at 22:56.
Trains from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) run approximately 10 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).
To get from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).
The cheapest way to get from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 Blackfriars offers a mix of urban and suburban views, featuring glimpses of the English countryside and passing through areas like St Albans and the outskirts of London. While not traditionally considered a scenic route, it provides a genuine snapshot of the transition from rural to metropolitan landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars is feasible. The journey takes 53m, covering a distance of 45 km, with trains running 11 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Luton Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).

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