How much is the train ticket from Luton to Gatwick?

The cheapest train tickets from Luton to Gatwick start from R 644. The average price for this train route is around R 1 027. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Luton to Gatwick?

The average train journey time from Luton to Gatwick is 1h 26m, covering a distance of 83 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 17m and is operated by ThamesLink .

Which train operators serve the Luton to Gatwick route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 29 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Luton to Gatwick?

The earliest train from Luton to Gatwick departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Train Luton to Gatwick from R 614

Next train departures

Next departures from Luton to Gatwick on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 32m	16:34	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Train	07:37	Luton	1h 17m	08:54	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
Train	07:16	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 18m	08:34	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:16	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 18m	08:34	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:22	Luton	1h 22m	08:44	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:32 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Luton to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 266, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

82 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 258 - R 1 768	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 644 - R 1 627	Average duration1h 26m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 266 - R 266	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. ThamesLink ticket prices on this trip start at R 644

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to Gatwick by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Luton to Gatwick?
The cheapest train tickets from Luton to Gatwick start from R 644. The average price for this train route is around R 1 027. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Luton to Gatwick?
The average train journey time from Luton to Gatwick is 1h 26m, covering a distance of 83 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 17m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the Luton to Gatwick route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 29 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Luton to Gatwick?
The earliest train from Luton to Gatwick departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

No data

10/12

R 749

Today

R 893

12/12

R 911

13/12

R 627

14/12

R 635

15/12

No data

16/12

R 891

The cheapest trip from Luton to Gatwick was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 627

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

You can expect to pay from R 627 to R 1 565 for a train ticket from Luton to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 627, which is on 2025-12-13.