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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 4 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for London Luton Airport on Sat, Dec 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 06 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport 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 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€48 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport trains for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y36690+ Luton Dart | On time 8:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h46 | 9:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11170+Y36205+Luton Dart | On time 8:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h33 | 9:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 transfers | |
| Y37184 · Y36686+Luton Dart | On time 8:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h36 | 9:42 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 transfers | |
| Y28669+Y36690+Luton Dart | On time 8:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h34 | 9:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 transfers | |
Y36841+ Y07601+Luton Dart | On time 8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h32 | 9:48 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 transfers | |
| Y36997+Luton Dart | On time 8:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 10:04 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 18:43. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 18:43 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London Luton Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Luton Airport
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