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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT)
Showing times and prices for Dec 02
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
83 km
Cheap tickets
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 $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Luton station (LUT) on Tue, Dec 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.
Y3698206:36AM1h20
Gatwick Airport (GTW)07:56AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
0 transfers
Y28086+Y3667206:13AM1h28
Gatwick Airport (GTW)07:41AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
1 transfer
Y36825+
Y0758906:16AM1h28
Gatwick Airport (GTW)07:44AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
1 transfer
Y3719506:32AM1h39
Gatwick Airport (GTW)08:11AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
0 transfers
Y3697806:06AM1h20
Gatwick Airport (GTW)07:26AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
0 transfers
Y3698206:36AM1h20
Gatwick Airport (GTW)07:56AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
0 transfers
Y3697806:06AM1h20
Gatwick Airport (GTW)07:26AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
0 transfers
Y28086+Y3667206:13AM1h28
Gatwick Airport (GTW)07:41AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
1 transfer
Y36825+Y0758906:16AM1h28
Gatwick Airport (GTW)07:44AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
1 transfer
Y3719506:32AM1h39
Gatwick Airport (GTW)08:11AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
0 transfers
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 bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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€40 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 3:14 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y36690 | On time 8:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h39 | 9:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37184 | On time 8:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h15 | 9:21 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36841+Y07601 | On time 8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 9:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36695 | On time 8:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 10:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36997 | On time 8:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 9:56 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36845+Y07606 | On time 8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 10:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36700 | On time 9:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 10:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37003 | On time 9:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 10:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36850+Y07608 | On time 9:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 10:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36705 | On time 9:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 11:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37009 | On time 9:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 10:56 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36854+Y07611 | On time 9:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 11:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36710 | On time 10:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 11:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37015 | 10:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 11:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36860+Y07615 | On time 10:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 11:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36715 | On time 10:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 12:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37021 | On time 10:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 11:56 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36864+Y07616 | On time 10:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 12:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36720 | 11:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 12:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37027 | On time 11:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 12:26 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36870+Y07619 | On time 11:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 12:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36725 | 11:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 1:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37033 | On time 11:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 12:56 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36874+Y07624 | On time 11:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 1:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36730 | On time 12:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 1:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37039 | On time 12:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 1:26 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36880+Y07627 | On time 12:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 1:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36735 | On time 12:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 2:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37045 | On time 12:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 1:56 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36884+Y07629 | On time 12:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 2:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36740 | On time 1:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 2:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37051 | 1:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 2:26 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36890+Y07632 | On time 1:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 2:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36745 | On time 1:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 3:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37057 | 1:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 2:56 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36894+Y07634 | On time 1:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 3:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36750 | On time 2:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 3:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37063 | On time 2:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 3:26 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36900+Y07637 | On time 2:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 3:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36755 | On time 2:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 4:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37069 | On time 2:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 3:56 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y28732+Y36755 | On time 2:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 4:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36904+Y07640 | On time 2:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h25 | 4:11 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36760 | 3:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h38 | 4:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y37075 | On time 3:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 4:26 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y28738+Y36760 | On time 3:13 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 4:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36910+Y07645 | On time 3:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h26 | 4:42 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y36765 | 3:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h40 | 5:12 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:22 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) trainsThameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Luton station (LUT) from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southern
About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 3m
Cheapest Price
$37 (€30)
Southern frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
Thameslink frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Gatwick Express
About
Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest Price
$38 (€30)
Gatwick Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.
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.
A day trip from Gatwick Airport to Luton is feasible as the journey takes 1h 20m, covers 51 miles (83 km), and trains operate 6 times per day.
Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $15 (€12), while the average price is around $50 (€40).
There is no high speed train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT).
The train journey from Gatwick Airport to Luton is primarily functional rather than scenic, as it passes through urban and suburban areas without notable landmarks or landscapes.
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) is by train, with a cost of around $15 (€12).
The distance by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) is 51 miles (83 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT).
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) leaves at 12:01 AM.
The train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) takes 1h 20m and runs 6 per day.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT) leaves at 11:22 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT). This service operates 4 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT).
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Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Luton station (LUT)
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Luton
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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