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It takes an average of 1h 24m to travel from London to Luton Airport by train, over a distance of around 0 miles (0 km). There are normally 1,976 trains per day travelling from London to Luton Airport and tickets for this journey start from £8.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 02:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 02:27 | |
| Departure station | London | |
| Arrival station | Luton Airport | |
| Journey time | From 32m | |
| Frequency | 1,976 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £8.40 | |
| Train operators | East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, London Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink |
Taking the train from London To Luton Airport
Flying out of Luton Airport soon and want to travel there from London by train? You're in luck. The train from London to Luton Airport takes just 21m on the fastest services.
You can usually find around 557 trains per day travelling from London to Luton Airport, and you can find out more in our guide to trains to Luton Airport.
From 27th March 2023, the Luton DART will replace the shuttle bus service between Luton Airport Parkway and London Luton Airport. The Luton DART is a passenger transit system that will take you to the airport in just under 4 minutes. If you choose Luton Airport as the start or end point of your journey, the Luton DART is included as part of your rail ticket.
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What do people frequently ask about the train journey from London to Luton Airport?
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How do I find cheap train tickets from London to Luton Airport?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
Tips and tricks from our Trainline team
We love helping our customers find inspiration for their next train journey. Discover some travel stories written based on our employees' experiences.
Taking a Thameslink train from London to Luton Airport Parkway (and a ride on the Luton DART)
I was heading straight from work to Luton Airport to catch a flight to Barcelona, so I bought my ticket in advance to save time. It was available as a digital ticket which meant I didn't have to stop at a ticket machine either. If you buy a ticket to Luton Airport rather than Luton Airport Parkway, this includes travel on the new Luton DART shuttle which runs between the train station and the airport.
I jumped on the Thameslink at Farringdon (there are plenty of Thameslink stations throughout London you can choose from) and there were plenty of seats to choose from as you can walk the entire length of the train with ease. I didn’t have a suitcase with me, but there were luggage racks throughout the train and lots of space to have your bags near you if you need them. The train took just over 30 minutes to reach the airport and there were 3 stops along the way, so the journey felt quite quick – definitely easier than driving there!
Once the train arrived at Luton Airport Parkway station, I headed up the escalators and followed the walkway round to the right, through ticket barriers to officially leave the station and enter the very modern and spacious Luton DART terminal. There was one more set of ticket barriers to go through let me through to the area where the DART shuttles depart.
There were two platforms opposite each other surrounded by glass doors, which stayed closed until the shuttle arrived. Once I stepped onboard, the shuttle was wide enough for lots of passengers to stand with luggage and several seats running along each side and at each end (sit at the front if you want to pretend you’re driving!). There were also screens displaying upcoming departures so I could check the status of my flight, plus dedicated wheelchair space and priority seating for those who need it.
The shuttle journey took about 4 minutes in total and dropped me off right by the entrance to the airport – very convenient!
About Jorja
Jorja, a Trainline employee, chose to share her experience of the journey between London and Luton Airport.