The cheapest and fastest trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Blackfriars (BFR) for London Luton Airport on Tue, Jun 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
8:57 AM0h50London Blackfriars (BFR)9:47 AMLondon Luton Airport$221One-way0 transfers
7:57 AM0h50London Blackfriars (BFR)8:47 AMLondon Luton Airport$221One-way0 transfers
5:27 AM0h52London Blackfriars (BFR)6:19 AMLondon Luton Airport$281One-way0 transfers
5:19 AM1h05London Blackfriars (BFR)6:24 AMLondon Luton Airport$361One-way0 transfers
10:56 PM1h17London Blackfriars (BFR)12:13 AMLondon Luton Airport$361One-way0 transfers
8:57 AM0h50London Blackfriars (BFR)9:47 AMLondon Luton Airport$221One-way0 transfers
7:57 AM0h50London Blackfriars (BFR)8:47 AMLondon Luton Airport$221One-way0 transfers
5:27 AM0h52London Blackfriars (BFR)6:19 AMLondon Luton Airport$281One-way0 transfers
5:19 AM1h05London Blackfriars (BFR)6:24 AMLondon Luton Airport$361One-way0 transfers
10:56 PM1h17London Blackfriars (BFR)12:13 AMLondon Luton Airport$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
The journey is about 28m faster (44m by train vs 1h 12m by car) and roughly $30 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $56 (€46)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:19 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 1h05 | 6:24 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:27 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h52 | 6:19 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:57 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h50 | 8:47 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport
Trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:36, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 1:36 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
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Train companies: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport trainsThameslink, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Blackfriars (BFR) and London Luton Airport from $11 (€9). 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Blackfriars (BFR) 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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