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

The average train ticket price from London to Luton is £26. The best way to find cheap train tickets from London to Luton 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 train trip from London to Luton?

A train trip between London and Luton is around 58m, although the fastest train will take about 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 29 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between London and Luton?

The number of trains from London to Luton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 115. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to Luton by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from London to Luton?

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

Train London to Luton from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Luton on 13 November
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	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 3m	08:07	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	23m	07:41	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 3m	08:07	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 8m	08:12	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 16m	08:20	Luton	No tags
Train	07:14	Peckham Rye	1h 1m	08:15	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:14	Peckham Rye	1h 1m	08:15	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	25m	15:40	Luton	Cheapest
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	22m	15:37	Luton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:07	Wimbledon	1h 8m	08:15	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	23m	07:41	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:07	Wimbledon	1h 8m	08:15	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	26m	07:44	Luton	No tags
Train	07:37	Wimbledon	1h 8m	08:45	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:37	Wimbledon	1h 8m	08:45	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	25m	15:40	Luton	Cheapest
Train	07:15	St Pancras International	22m	07:37	Luton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:14	Peckham Rye	1h 8m	08:22	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:15	St Pancras International	25m	07:40	Luton	No tags
Train	07:14	Peckham Rye	1h 8m	08:22	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	22m	15:37	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:44	Peckham Rye	1h 8m	08:52	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:44	Peckham Rye	1h 8m	08:52	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:44	St Pancras International	22m	16:06	Luton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	15:14	St Pancras International	22m	15:36	Luton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	09:50	Peckham Rye	1h 8m	10:58	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	09:00	St Pancras International	23m	09:23	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	09:50	Peckham Rye	1h 8m	10:58	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	09:00	St Pancras International	23m	09:23	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	15:20	Peckham Rye	1h 2m	16:22	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	09:00	St Pancras International	27m	09:27	Luton	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 17 November
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	07:08	Norwood Junction	59m	08:07	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	23m	07:41	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:08	Norwood Junction	59m	08:07	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:12	Norwood Junction	1h 3m	08:15	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:12	Norwood Junction	1h 3m	08:15	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:38	Norwood Junction	1h	08:38	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:38	Norwood Junction	1h	08:38	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 18 November
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	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 3m	08:07	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	26m	07:44	Luton	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 3m	08:07	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	25m	15:40	Luton	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 8m	08:12	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	23m	07:41	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 16m	08:20	Luton	No tags

Next departures from London to Luton on 19 November
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	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 3m	08:07	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	26m	07:44	Luton	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 3m	08:07	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	15:15	St Pancras International	25m	15:40	Luton	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 8m	08:12	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:18	St Pancras International	23m	07:41	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:04	Peckham Rye	1h 16m	08:20	Luton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 00:25 GMT.

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 £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

59 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £61	Average duration1h 14m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £55	Average duration58m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £8	Average duration50m	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

Great Northern

4/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip London - Luton

How much does a cheap train ticket from London to Luton cost?
The average train ticket price from London to Luton is £26. The best way to find cheap train tickets from London to Luton 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 train trip from London to Luton?
A train trip between London and Luton is around 58m, although the fastest train will take about 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 29 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between London and Luton?
The number of trains from London to Luton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 115. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to Luton by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from London to Luton?
When taking the train from London to Luton, you can travel comfortably and safely with ThamesLink, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/11

£20

12/11

£9

Today

£11

14/11

£9

15/11

£4

16/11

£9

17/11

£8

18/11

£8

The cheapest trip from London to Luton was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 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 £52 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 2025-11-15.

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.