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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$23
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$23
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 30 m
Trains on Sep 20
83
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) 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 Luton station (LUT) will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 83 trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT), including 59 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
W4544911:32 AM1h41Gatwick Airport (GTW)1:13 PMLuton station (LUT)$231One-way0 transfers- W454412:31 PM1h42Gatwick Airport (GTW)4:13 PMLuton station (LUT)$231One-way0 transfers
- X077532:58 PM1h32Gatwick Airport (GTW)4:30 PMLuton station (LUT)$231One-way0 transfers
- X077542:25 PM1h35Gatwick Airport (GTW)4:00 PMLuton station (LUT)$231One-way0 transfers
- X077466:25 PM1h35Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:00 PMLuton station (LUT)$231One-way0 transfers
- C02708+
C822896:15 PM1h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:44 PMLuton station (LUT)$241One-way1 transfer - C82269+C027071:15 PM1h30Gatwick Airport (GTW)2:45 PMLuton station (LUT)$241One-way1 transfer
- C02706+C822814:15 PM1h30Gatwick Airport (GTW)5:45 PMLuton station (LUT)$241One-way1 transfer
- C02703+C822855:15 PM1h30Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:45 PMLuton station (LUT)$241One-way1 transfer
- C02709+C822732:15 PM1h30Gatwick Airport (GTW)3:45 PMLuton station (LUT)$241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m 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 Luton station (LUT):
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Luton station (LUT) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 28m by train vs 1h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€36) 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.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
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 Luton station (LUT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02740 · C02602 | Delayed 8:50 AM 9:46 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 11:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02596 | 10:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 11:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02674 | 10:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 11:28 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45704 · C02596 | On time 10:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 11:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02590 | 10:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 12:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02668 | 10:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 11:58 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02724 · C02590 | On time 10:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 12:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02575 | On time 11:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 12:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02616 | On time 11:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 12:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02742 · C02575 | On time 11:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 12:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02586 | On time 11:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 1:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02678 | 11:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 12:58 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45722 · C02586 | On time 11:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 1:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02605 | On time 12:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 1:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02629 | On time 12:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 1:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45715 · C02605 | On time 12:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 1:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02568 | On time 12:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 2:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G28269 | 12:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 1:58 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45734 · C02568 | On time 12:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 2:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02587 | 1:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h44 | 2:46 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02627 | On time 1:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 2:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02738 · C02587 | On time 1:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h30 | 2:46 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02566 | On time 1:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 3:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02675 | 1:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 2:58 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02710 · C02566 | On time 1:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 3:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02582 | On time 2:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 3:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02644 | 2:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 3:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45727 · C02582 | On time 2:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 3:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02614 | On time 2:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 4:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02650 | 2:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 3:58 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02736 · C02614 | On time 2:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 4:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02591 | 3:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 4:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02618 | On time 3:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 4:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02746 · C02591 | On time 3:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 4:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02604 | On time 3:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 5:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G28270 | 3:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 4:58 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45737 · C02604 | On time 3:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 5:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| G28265 | 4:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 5:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02647 | 4:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 5:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02723 · G28265 | On time 4:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 5:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02585 | On time 4:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 6:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02632 | 4:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 5:58 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45720 · C02585 | On time 4:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 6:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02600 | On time 5:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 6:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02656 | 5:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 6:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02716 · C02600 | On time 5:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 6:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02636 | 5:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 7:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02646 | 5:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 6:58 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02711 · C02636 | 5:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 7:13 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02638 | 6:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h41 | 7:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02653 | 6:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 7:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02726 · C02638 | On time 6:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 7:43 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02673 | 6:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h43 | 8:15 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02662 | 6:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 7:58 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02745 · C02673 | On time 6:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h29 | 8:15 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02655 | 7:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h39 | 8:41 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02680 | On time 7:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 8:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02754 · C02655 | 7:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h25 | 8:41 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02642 | 7:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h39 | 9:11 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02684 | On time 7:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 8:58 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02753 · C02642 | 7:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h25 | 9:11 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02628 | On time 8:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h39 | 9:41 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02699 | On time 8:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 9:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02666 | 8:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h43 | 10:15 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02696 | On time 8:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 9:58 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02743 · C02666 | On time 8:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h29 | 10:15 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C02633 | 9:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h40 | 10:42 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02694 | On time 9:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 10:28 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02700 | 9:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h23 | 10:59 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02683 | On time 10:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 11:33 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02685 | On time 10:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 12:03 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02688 | On time 11:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 12:33 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45511 | 11:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h39 | 1:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| W45506 | 12:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h48 | 1:49 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45513 | On time 12:42 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h51 | 2:33 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C22662+C93320 | 4:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h10 | 7:23 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
C22673+ C82959 | 5:50 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h33 | 8:23 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
C82319+C22659+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International | 6:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h25 | 8:53 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| C22670+Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+C82965 | 6:50 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h33 | 9:23 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
C82967+Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ C21139 | 7:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h06 | 9:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| X10633 · C22674+Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International | 7:35 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h22 | 9:57 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| W45460 | 8:31 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h43 | 10:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07616 · W45460 | 8:35 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h39 | 10:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| X07760 | 8:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h35 | 10:30 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02760 | 9:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h45 | 10:45 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02760+C82799 | 9:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h44 | 10:45 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| X29432 | 9:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h32 | 11:00 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45454 | 9:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h43 | 11:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45454+G26391 | 9:33 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h40 | 11:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, East Midlands Railway from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Luton station (LUT) 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 Luton station (LUT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) 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 Luton station (LUT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT)
Most Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) trains use the London St Pancras International to Luton station pair. Use this guide to compare Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Luton station (LUT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
Luton train station facilities and services
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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