First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
2 h 4 m
Trains on 03 Sept
2
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 2 trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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.




Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 45 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £32.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 42m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-21.89. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:53 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 2h14 | 7:07 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1h54 | 9:54 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 21:02 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Luton to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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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