Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£41

Fastest journey

1 h 30 m

Average duration

1 h 33 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.

Fast trains

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

These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 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.

Thameslink
12:591h30
Luton station (LUT)
14:29London Heathrow Airport
£281One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
06:011h35
Luton station (LUT)
07:36London Heathrow Airport
£371One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
09:171h34
Luton station (LUT)
10:51London Heathrow Airport
£391One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
07:171h34
Luton station (LUT)
08:51London Heathrow Airport
£601One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 46 km

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Coach

£48

Average Price

£21

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 47m

Average total duration

1h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 19:38
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslink06:01 Luton station (LUT)
1h35
07:36 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
thameslink07:17 Luton station (LUT)
1h34
08:51 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
thameslink09:17 Luton station (LUT)
1h34
10:51 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
thameslink12:59 Luton station (LUT)
1h30
14:29 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport

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Trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
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 £11
Distance
46 km
Average train duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
19
Fastest train
1h 29m
First train
06:01
Last train
14:59
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 £11

Train companies: Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport trainsThameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton station (LUT) and London Heathrow Airport from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
£23
Thameslink frequency
12 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
Family area

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£34
east_midlands_trains frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport train

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport 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 station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport.
FAQs
The train distance from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport is 46 km.
To get from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport covers a distance of 46 km and takes approximately 1h 29m. Trains run 19 per day.
The first train from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 6:01.
The last train from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport departs at 14:59.
Trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport run approximately 19 times per day.
Booking trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £48.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport.
There is no night train service from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton station (LUT) to London Heathrow Airport.

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Important Stations and Airports in Luton station (LUT) and London Heathrow Airport

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WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
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information
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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front and rear entrances
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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