Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 24 Oct

Cheapest price on 24 Oct

£9

Average ticket price on 24 Oct

£13

Fastest journey on 24 Oct

53 m

Average journey duration on 24 Oct

59 m

Trains on 24 Oct

5

Distance

42 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

On Sat 24 Oct, we found 5 trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD), including 5 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.

  • East Midlands Railway
    8:590h53
    Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
    9:52London Paddington (PAD)
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands Railway
    7:590h53
    Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
    8:52London Paddington (PAD)
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands Railway
    8:290h53
    Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
    9:22London Paddington (PAD)
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands Railway
    6:290h53
    Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
    7:22London Paddington (PAD)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • Thameslink
    7:231h21
    Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
    8:44London Paddington (PAD)
    £241One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD)

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Trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 01:44, the last at 18:59. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 38m.

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 £4
Distance
42 km
Average train duration
47m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
12
Fastest train
38m
First train
1:44
Last train
18:59
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Wed
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 £4

Frequently asked questions about your Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD).

The cost of a train ticket from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) covers a distance of 42 km and takes approximately 38m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) is 42 km.
The first train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 1:44.
The last train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) departs at 18:59.
Trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) run approximately 12 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD).

Live departures

Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC04235+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
On time
11:59 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h53
12:52 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
ThameslinkW32969+Elizabeth lineC38556
On time
12:02 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h56
12:58 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
ThameslinkW45551+Elizabeth lineC38581
On time
12:16 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h57
13:13 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04238+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
On time
12:28 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h53
13:21 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
ThameslinkW45382+Elizabeth lineC38203
On time
12:32 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h56
13:28 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
ThameslinkW45558+Elizabeth lineC38228
On time
12:46 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h57
13:43 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04239+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
On time
12:59 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h53
13:52 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
ThameslinkW32974+Elizabeth lineC38243
On time
13:02 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h56
13:58 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
ThameslinkW45561+Elizabeth lineC38264
On time
13:16 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h57
14:13 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04243+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
On time
13:28 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h53
14:21 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
ThameslinkW32942+Elizabeth lineC38286
On time
13:32 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h56
14:28 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Saturday 24 October
East Midlands Railway6:29 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h53
7:22 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Thameslink7:23 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
1h21
8:44 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
East Midlands Railway7:59 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h53
8:52 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
East Midlands Railway8:29 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h53
9:22 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
East Midlands Railway8:59 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
0h53
9:52 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Train companies: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsThameslink, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and London Paddington (PAD) from £4. 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
38m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£7
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 Thameslink Duration
46m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£23
Thameslink frequency
9 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
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and London Paddington (PAD)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD).
There is no night train service from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD).

FAQs: Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) train

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

FAQs
Booking trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and London Paddington (PAD)

Most Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Paddington (PAD) trains use the Luton to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and London Paddington (PAD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Luton
Arrival train stations in London
Luton Airport ParkwayLuton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre

Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainCorby - London St Pancras International, Sheffield - London St Pancras International, Nottingham - London St Pancras International, Kettering - London St Pancras International, Wellingborough - London St Pancras International, East Midlands Parkway - London St Pancras International · 2m · £1 · every ~4 min
BusX4, X1, X2, Z, A, X3 · 5m · £4 · every ~41 min
612, X10 · 5m · £1 · every ~2 min
44, 45, 366 · 6m · £2 · every ~2 min
101, 100 · 10m · £4 · every ~7 min

Luton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services

Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: 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.

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