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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
Cheapest price on Oct 30
$38
Average ticket price on Oct 30
$52
Fastest journey on Oct 30
1 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Oct 30
1 h 33 m
Trains on Oct 30
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 $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 2 trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA), including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
7:46 AM 1h32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 9:18 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers8:13 AM 1h34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 9:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) $65 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:46 AM 1h32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 9:18 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers8:13 AM 1h34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 9:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) $65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€25) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:36, the last at 13:06. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 9m.
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Journey facts
- Distance50 miles (82 km)
- Average train duration1h 22m
- Cheapest ticket price$29 (€25)
- Trains per day12
- Fastest train1h 9m
- First train7:36 AM
- Last train1:06 PM
- Cheapest MonthMay
- Cheapest DaySat
- High SeasonJan - Mar
- Low SeasonOct - Dec
- Busiest DayFri
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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 tomorrow, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h32 | 9:18 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h34 | 9:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Luton Airport (LUA) with Thameslink and Southern. Regional trains available on this route with Thameslink and Southern. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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