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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£22
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 21 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 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 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.
6:131h21Luton station (LUT)7:34London Gatwick Airport£221One-way0 changes
- 6:131h21Luton station (LUT)7:34London Gatwick Airport£221One-way0 changes
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 an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, while a coach costs an average of £38.
Distance: 82 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m 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 station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £38.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 42m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:43 Luton station (LUT) | 1h22 | 18:05 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 6:13 Luton station (LUT) | 1h21 | 7:34 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 6 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 11:59. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 6:13 |
Last train 11:59 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Train companies: Thameslink from Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink 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
Most Luton station (LUT) to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Luton to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton station (LUT) and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
Luton train station facilities and services
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: 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.
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