The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 12 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) on Fri, Nov 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.
Y36705
Y36854 · Y36705
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Y36850 · Y36700
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Y37003
Y36997
Y37184 · Y36205
Y36854 · Y36705Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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€35 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) trains for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:46 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 3:06 PM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:02 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h34 | 8:36 PM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:34 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h35 | 12:09 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
Y36690 | On time 8:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h35 | 9:36 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y37184 · Y36205 | On time 8:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h18 | 9:24 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1 transfer | |
Y36841 · Y36690 | On time 8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 9:36 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1 transfer | |
Y36695 | On time 8:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h34 | 10:06 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y36997 | On time 8:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h17 | 9:53 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y36845 · Y36695 | On time 8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 10:06 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1 transfer | |
Y36700 | On time 9:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h34 | 10:36 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y37003 | On time 9:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h16 | 10:22 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y36850 · Y36700 | On time 9:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 10:36 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1 transfer | |
Y36705 | On time 9:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h34 | 11:06 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y37009 | On time 9:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h16 | 10:52 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y36854 · Y36705 | On time 9:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 11:06 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:41, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 03:41 |
Last train 22:34 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Airport Parkway (LTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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