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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$30
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$30
Fastest journey on Sep 20
56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR) will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR), including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
3:12 PM1h16London Luton Airport (LUA)4:28 PMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$301One-way0 transfers- 3:51 PM0h56London Luton Airport (LUA)4:47 PMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$301One-way0 transfers
- 3:51 PM0h56London Luton Airport (LUA)4:47 PMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$301One-way0 transfers
- 3:12 PM1h16London Luton Airport (LUA)4:28 PMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m 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 Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR):
A bus is $0.77 (€0.63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR) costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to London Blackfriars (BFR) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
The journey is about 26m faster (49m by train vs 1h 15m by car) and roughly $29 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) 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 Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:12 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h16 | 8:28 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h52 | 9:43 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:35, the last at 08:05. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 7:35 AM |
Last train 8:05 AM |
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Train companies: Thameslink from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR) trainsThameslink trains will get you between London Luton Airport (LUA) and London Blackfriars (BFR) from $18 (€15). 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 Luton Airport (LUA) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
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