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

The average train ticket price from Luton to London is £25. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Luton to London 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 Luton to London?

A train trip between Luton and London is around 43m, 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 Luton and London?

The number of trains from Luton to London can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 126. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Luton to London by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Luton to London?

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

Train Luton to London from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from Luton to London on 11 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:28	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	15:51	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	15:16	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	15:39	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	15:32	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 8m	16:40	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	15:28	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	15:51	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	15:32	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 8m	16:40	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	16:02	Luton Airport Parkway	58m	17:00	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	16:02	Luton Airport Parkway	58m	17:00	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	15:16	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	15:39	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags

Next departures from Luton to London on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:28	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	15:51	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	07:16	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	07:39	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	07:04	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 7m	08:11	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	07:30	Luton Airport Parkway	1h	08:30	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	07:30	Luton Airport Parkway	1h	08:30	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	15:32	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 8m	16:40	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	15:32	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 8m	16:40	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	16:02	Luton Airport Parkway	58m	17:00	Peckham Rye	No tags

Next departures from Luton to London on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Luton Airport Parkway	24m	07:28	Mill Hill Broadway	Cheapest
Train	07:16	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	07:39	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	07:04	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 7m	08:11	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	07:30	Luton Airport Parkway	1h	08:30	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	07:30	Luton Airport Parkway	1h	08:30	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	15:32	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 8m	16:40	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	15:32	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 8m	16:40	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	16:02	Luton Airport Parkway	58m	17:00	Peckham Rye	No tags

Next departures from Luton to London on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:28	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	15:51	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	07:16	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	07:39	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	07:30	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 2m	08:32	Norwood Junction	No tags
Train	07:29	Luton Airport Parkway	25m	07:54	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	07:30	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 2m	08:32	Norwood Junction	No tags
Train	07:37	Luton	1h 5m	08:42	Norwood Junction	No tags
Train	07:37	Luton	1h 5m	08:42	Norwood Junction	No tags
Train	08:00	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 2m	09:02	Norwood Junction	No tags

Next departures from Luton to London on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	Luton Airport Parkway	33m	07:35	Mill Hill Broadway	Cheapest
Train	07:16	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	07:39	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	07:16	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	07:39	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	07:28	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	07:51	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	07:20	Luton Airport Parkway	31m	07:51	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	15:28	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	15:51	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	07:46	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	08:09	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	07:46	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	08:09	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags

Next departures from Luton to London on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:25	Luton	27m	15:52	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	15:02	Luton Airport Parkway	24m	15:26	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	08:45	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	09:57	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	08:45	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	09:57	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	09:15	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	10:27	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	09:15	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	10:27	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	09:45	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	10:57	Peckham Rye	No tags
Train	09:45	Luton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	10:57	Peckham Rye	No tags

Next departures from Luton to London on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Luton Airport Parkway	24m	07:28	Mill Hill Broadway	Cheapest
Train	07:16	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	07:39	West Hampstead Thameslink	Fastest
Train	07:04	Luton Airport Parkway	32m	07:36	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	07:29	Luton Airport Parkway	25m	07:54	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	07:16	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	07:39	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	15:28	Luton Airport Parkway	23m	15:51	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	07:20	Luton Airport Parkway	31m	07:51	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags
Train	07:34	Luton Airport Parkway	32m	08:06	West Hampstead Thameslink	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 14:54 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Luton to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a 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.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

29 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £61	Average duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £91	Average duration43m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £8	Average duration1h	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

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip Luton - London

How much does a cheap train ticket from Luton to London cost?
The average train ticket price from Luton to London is £25. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Luton to London 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 Luton to London?
A train trip between Luton and London is around 43m, 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 Luton and London?
The number of trains from Luton to London can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 126. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Luton to London by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Luton to London?
When taking the train from Luton to London, you can travel comfortably and safely with ThamesLink, East Midlands Railway.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/11

£26

10/11

£20

Today

£7

12/11

£8

13/11

£17

14/11

£7

15/11

£14

16/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Luton to London was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £86 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 £7, which is on 2025-11-14.

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.