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

The cheapest train tickets from London to Luton start from £5. 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.

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 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Luton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 126 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink , East Midlands Railway , Great Northern .

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 23:59.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Train London to Luton from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Luton on 21 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	22m	15:37	Luton Airport Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	15:14	Peckham Rye	1h 9m	16:23	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	25m	15:40	Luton	No tags
Train	15:14	Peckham Rye	1h 9m	16:23	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	15:44	Peckham Rye	1h 9m	16:53	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	22m	15:37	Luton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	22m	07:40	Luton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 4m	08:08	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	25m	15:40	Luton	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 4m	08:08	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	22m	15:37	Luton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	22m	07:40	Luton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 4m	08:08	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 4m	08:08	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 9m	08:13	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	St Pancras International	22m	07:37	Luton Airport Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	07:14	Peckham Rye	1h 9m	08:23	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:15	St Pancras International	25m	07:40	Luton	No tags
Train	07:14	Peckham Rye	1h 9m	08:23	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	25m	15:40	Luton	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:00	St Pancras International	23m	09:23	Luton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	15:14	St Pancras International	22m	15:36	Luton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	09:20	Peckham Rye	1h 4m	10:24	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	09:00	St Pancras International	23m	09:23	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	09:20	Peckham Rye	1h 4m	10:24	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	22m	15:37	Luton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	22m	07:40	Luton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 4m	08:08	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	25m	15:40	Luton	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 4m	08:08	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	22m	15:37	Luton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	22m	07:40	Luton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:07	Wimbledon	1h 8m	08:15	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:07	Wimbledon	1h 8m	08:15	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:37	Wimbledon	1h 8m	08:45	Luton Airport Parkway	No 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

29 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £56	Average duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £44	Average duration57m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £10	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Great Northern

4/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

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.

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Luton?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Luton start from £5. 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.
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 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Luton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 126 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern.
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 23:59.
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.
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.
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.
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

19/01

£21

20/01

£5

Today

£9

22/01

£9

23/01

£9

24/01

£4

25/01

£8

26/01

£9

The cheapest trip from London to Luton was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of £4

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 £4 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 £4, which is on 2026-01-24.

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.