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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA) 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 (LUA) will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for London Luton Airport (LUA) on Sat, May 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 02 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Sat, May 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:13 AM1h34Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:47 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$461One-way0 transfers
8:45 AM2h32Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:17 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$461One-way0 transfers
- 8:13 AM1h34Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:47 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$461One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 AM2h32Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:17 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA) 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 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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$60 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA) trains for today, Friday, May 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W57816+ Luton Dart | 8:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 9:26 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| G84455 · W59424+Luton Dart | 8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h31 | 9:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 transfers | |
| W59507+Luton Dart | 8:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h29 | 10:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| G84459 · W59427+Luton Dart | 8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h31 | 10:17 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 transfers | |
| W59510+Luton Dart | 9:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 10:34 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| G84464 · W59430+Luton Dart | 9:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h31 | 10:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:13, the last at 09:06. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 8:13 AM |
Last train 9:06 AM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Luton Airport (LUA) 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 (LUA)
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