The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton station (LUT) 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 station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Luton station (LUT) for London Stansted Airport every day 1 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 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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 coach and train for Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 46 km
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£42 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:29 Luton station (LUT) | 1h54 | 10:23 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport by coach or train
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Why should you book Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Abellio Greater Anglia?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Abellio Greater Anglia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Abellio Greater Anglia with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:29, the last at 15:43. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 08:29 |
Last train 15:43 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink from Luton station (LUT) to London Stansted Airport trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink trains will get you between Luton station (LUT) and London Stansted Airport from £19. 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 Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton station (LUT) 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.

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