Train from London to Luton: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Luton on 6 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
Luton Airport ParkwayCheapestFastest
ThamesLinkTrain
Peckham Rye
Luton Airport ParkwayNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
LutonNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
Peckham Rye
Luton Airport ParkwayNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
LutonNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Luton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Luton. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
50mAverage duration
59 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average price£6 - £58Average duration1h 14m
1kg CO₂e
Train
Average price£4 - £54Average duration57m
1kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£3 - £5Average duration50m
4kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Luton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Luton start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Luton?

    The average train journey time from London to Luton is 57m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Luton route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 123 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Luton?

    The earliest train from London to Luton departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:56.

  5. Which is the best train operator from London to Luton?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Luton?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Luton?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Luton?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
03/12
£17
04/12
£10
Today
£9
06/12
£8
07/12
£15
08/12
£9
09/12
£8
10/12
£8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Luton was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £51 for a train ticket from London to Luton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-06.

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.

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