How much does a cheap train ticket from Luton to London cost?

The average train ticket price from Luton to London is $46. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Luton to London is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Luton to London?

A train trip between Luton and London is around 44m, although the fastest train will take about 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 46 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Luton and London?

The number of trains from Luton to London can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 125. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Luton to London by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Luton to London?

When taking the train from Luton to London, you can travel comfortably and safely with ThamesLink, East Midlands Railway.

Train Luton to London from $7

Next train departures

Next departures for Luton to London on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:46pm	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 14m	9:00pm	Streatham	Cheapest
Train	8:02pm	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	9:14pm	Streatham	Fastest
Train	7:59pm	Luton	1h 15m	9:14pm	Streatham	No tags
Train	7:59pm	Luton	1h 15m	9:14pm	Streatham	No tags
Train	8:13pm	Luton	1h 16m	9:29pm	Streatham	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:28pm	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	3:51pm	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	7:16am	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	7:39am	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 7m	8:11am	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	3:28pm	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	3:51pm	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	7:30am	Luton Airport Parkway	1h	8:30am	Peckham Rye	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:28pm	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	3:51pm	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	7:16am	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	7:39am	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 7m	8:11am	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	7:29am	Luton Airport Parkway	25m	7:54am	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	7:30am	Luton Airport Parkway	1h	8:30am	Peckham Rye	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:28pm	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	3:51pm	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	7:16am	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	7:39am	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 7m	8:11am	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	7:29am	Luton Airport Parkway	25m	7:54am	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	7:30am	Luton Airport Parkway	1h	8:30am	Peckham Rye	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:28am	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	7:51am	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	7:16am	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	7:39am	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	7:16am	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	7:39am	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	7:28am	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	7:51am	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	7:20am	Luton Airport Parkway	33m	7:53am	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags

Next departures for Luton to London on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:28pm	Luton Airport Parkway	24m	3:52pm	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	9:46am	Luton Airport Parkway	22m	10:08am	Mill Hill Broadway	Fastest
Train	8:45am	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	9:57am	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	3:01pm	Luton Airport Parkway	24m	3:25pm	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	8:45am	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	9:57am	Peckham Rye	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:17 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Luton to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

95 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $111	Average Duration1h 11m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $167	Average Duration44m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $14	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to London by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Luton to London cost?
The average train ticket price from Luton to London is $46. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Luton to London is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Luton to London?
A train trip between Luton and London is around 44m, although the fastest train will take about 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 46 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Luton and London?
The number of trains from Luton to London can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 125. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Luton to London by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Luton to London?
When taking the train from Luton to London, you can travel comfortably and safely with ThamesLink, East Midlands Railway.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$44

11-17

$32

Today

$47

11-19

$7

11-20

$13

11-21

$13

11-22

$9

11-23

$8

The cheapest trip from Luton to London was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Luton to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $159 for a train ticket from Luton to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually ThamesLink will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.