The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 12 trains that leave Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.
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W59422
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W59428
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Compare train and coach for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 81 km
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2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W59709 | On time 23:14 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h34 | 00:48 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59713 | On time 23:36 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h46 | 01:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 6 March | |||||
W59415 | On time 08:00 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h34 | 09:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59515 | On time 08:16 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h18 | 09:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59417 | On time 08:30 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h34 | 10:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59518 | On time 08:46 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h18 | 10:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59419 | On time 09:02 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h32 | 10:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59522 | On time 09:16 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h18 | 10:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59422 | On time 09:32 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h32 | 11:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59526 | On time 09:46 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h18 | 11:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59425 | On time 10:02 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h32 | 11:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59530 | On time 10:16 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h18 | 11:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59428 | On time 10:32 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h32 | 12:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59534 | On time 10:46 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h18 | 12:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:14 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsThameslink, Southern, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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