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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Luton station (LUT) for London Gatwick Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 82 km
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1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:29 Luton station (LUT) | 1h35 | 15:04 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
| 08:13 Luton station (LUT) | 1h21 | 09:34 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:29 Luton station (LUT) | 1h35 | 10:04 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton station (LUT) and London Gatwick Airport from £16. 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 station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Luton station (LUT) and London Gatwick Airport
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- 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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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