Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train with Thameslink

Fri, 07 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 07 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
ThameslinkW26303
09:131h21
Luton station (LUT)
10:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£181One-way
2 changes
Cheapest
ThameslinkW26297
08:431h21
Luton station (LUT)
10:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£181One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
ThameslinkW25960
08:591h35
Luton station (LUT)
10:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£181One-way
0 changes
ThameslinkW26291
08:131h21
Luton station (LUT)
09:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£421One-way
0 changes
ThameslinkW25956
08:271h37
Luton station (LUT)
10:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£421One-way
0 changes

Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Thameslink
W26291
ThameslinkW26291
08:13 Luton station (LUT)1h21 09:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 changesDirect
Thameslink
W25956
ThameslinkW25956
08:27 Luton station (LUT)1h37 10:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 changesDirect
Thameslink
W26297
ThameslinkW26297
08:43 Luton station (LUT)1h21 10:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 changesDirect
Thameslink
W25960
ThameslinkW25960
08:59 Luton station (LUT)1h35 10:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 changesDirect
Thameslink
W26303
ThameslinkW26303
09:13 Luton station (LUT)1h21 10:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes

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Train times from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 07 Feb

Fastest Journey

1 h 21 m

Average

1 h 27 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

82 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Luton for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
ThameslinkW26303
09:131h21
Luton station (LUT)
10:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£181One-way
2 changes
Fastest
ThameslinkW26291
08:131h21
Luton station (LUT)
09:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£421One-way
0 changes
Fastest
ThameslinkW26297
08:431h21
Luton station (LUT)
10:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£181One-way
0 changes
ThameslinkW25960
08:591h35
Luton station (LUT)
10:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£181One-way
0 changes
ThameslinkW25956
08:271h37
Luton station (LUT)
10:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£421One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Trains from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
81 km
Average train duration
1h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
9
Train providers
2
Fastest train
1h 21m
First train
06:13
Last train
23:32
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

Train companies: Thameslink and Southern trains Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Thameslink and Southern trains will get you to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Luton from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Thameslink from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 21 min
  • Cheapest Price: £16
  • Thameslink frequency: 50 a day

FAQs: Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1 h 17 min   to travel the 50 mile long route, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 04: 08. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 22: 32.
Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can count on Thameslink, Southern or east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Luton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 32.
A day trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Luton and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Luton
London
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4

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