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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport without transferring at least once.
W45375+
Luton Dart10:06 AM1h28Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:34 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$301One-way1 transfer- W45553+Luton Dart10:36 AM1h28Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:04 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$301One-way1 transfer
- W45535+Luton Dart9:36 AM1h28Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:04 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$321One-way1 transfer
- W45424+
C41875+Luton Dart9:16 AM1h32Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:48 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$631One-way2 transfers 
C82354+W32979+Luton Dart9:13 AM1h34Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:47 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$631One-way2 transfers
- W45602+Luton Dart8:06 AM1h20Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:26 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$671One-way1 transfer
- W45535+Luton Dart9:36 AM1h28Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:04 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$321One-way1 transfer
- W45413+Luton Dart9:06 AM1h28Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:34 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$671One-way1 transfer
- W45375+Luton Dart10:06 AM1h28Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:34 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$301One-way1 transfer
- W45553+Luton Dart10:36 AM1h28Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:04 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$301One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 1h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h34 | 9:47 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:13, the last at 13:46. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 7:13 AM |
Last train 1:46 PM |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Luton Airport from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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