London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept

Cheapest price on 17 Sept

£30

Average ticket price on 17 Sept

£30

Fastest journey on 17 Sept

59 m

Average journey duration on 17 Sept

59 m

Trains on 17 Sept

17

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

To travel from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • ThameslinkW45534+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International
    12:551h09
    London Victoria (VIC)
    14:04London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £301One-way
    2 changes
  • ThameslinkW45602+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart
    8:251h01
    London Victoria (VIC)
    9:26London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £301One-way
    2 changes
  • ThameslinkW32968+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International
    12:401h07
    London Victoria (VIC)
    13:47London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £301One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC41893+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International
    12:490h59
    London Victoria (VIC)
    13:48London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £301One-way
    2 changes
  • ThameslinkW45565+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart
    12:251h09
    London Victoria (VIC)
    13:34London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £301One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £28.

Distance: 46 km

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Most popular
Coach
Driving

£28

Average Price

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

£41

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 58m

Average total duration

1h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Thameslink

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National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) is a coach with an average price of £15.

This is compared to other travel options from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA):

A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) costing on average £28.

The fastest way to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to London Luton Airport (LUA) take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 28m.

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

The journey is about 22m faster (46m by train vs 1h 8m by car) and roughly £13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£28 vs £41). 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 Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ThameslinkW45396+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart8:00 London Victoria (VIC)
1h07
9:07 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45600+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International8:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h08
9:18 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC41866+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart8:21 London Victoria (VIC)
1h01
9:22 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45602+MetroLuton Dart8:25 London Victoria (VIC)
1h01
9:26 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45387+MetroLuton Dart8:30 London Victoria (VIC)
1h07
9:37 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45601+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International8:40 London Victoria (VIC)
1h07
9:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC41869+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart8:49 London Victoria (VIC)
0h59
9:48 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45403+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart8:55 London Victoria (VIC)
1h10
10:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW32940+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International9:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h07
10:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC41873+MetroLuton Dart9:19 London Victoria (VIC)
0h59
10:18 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45413+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart9:25 London Victoria (VIC)
1h09
10:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW32970+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart12:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h07
13:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC41892+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart12:19 London Victoria (VIC)
0h59
13:18 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45565+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International12:25 London Victoria (VIC)
1h09
13:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW32968+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart12:40 London Victoria (VIC)
1h07
13:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC41893+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart12:49 London Victoria (VIC)
0h59
13:48 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
ThameslinkW45534+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International12:55 London Victoria (VIC)
1h09
14:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes

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

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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA)

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Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:21, the last at 08:25. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 37m.

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
46 km
Average train duration
46m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
37m
First train
7:21
Last train
8:25
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
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, East Midlands Railway from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) trainsThameslink, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Victoria (VIC) and London Luton Airport (LUA) 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
33m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£12
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
1h 1m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£22
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

FAQs: London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £28.
The train journey from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) covers a distance of 46 km and takes approximately 37m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) is 46 km.
The first train from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) leaves at 7:21.
The last train from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) departs at 8:25.
Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA).
To get from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA).
The cheapest way to get from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA) 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 Victoria to London Luton Airport is not particularly scenic, as it primarily travels through urban and suburban areas.
Yes, a day trip from London Victoria to London Luton Airport is feasible. The journey takes 37m with a frequency of 7 per day for trains, covering a distance of 46 km.
Yes, you can take the train from London Victoria (VIC) to London Luton Airport (LUA).

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