Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. ThamesLink ticket prices on this trip start at $7
Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at $6
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Luton to London by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Luton to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Luton to London start from $6. The average price for this train route is around $29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Luton to London?
The average train ride duration from Luton to London is 42m, covering a distance of 33 miles (53 km). The quickest train can get you there in 22m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators service the Luton to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 120 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, East Midlands Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Luton to London?
The earliest train departs from Luton to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:59pm.
What is the best train operator from Luton to London?
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 Luton to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Luton to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Luton to London?
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
01/24
$16
01/25
$12
Today
$12
01/27
$10
01/28
No data
01/29
$11
01/30
$11
01/31
$6
The cheapest trip from Luton to London was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $6
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 $6 to $113 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 $6 which is on 2026-01-31.
The cheapest trip from Luton to London was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $6
