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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport 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 to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Luton Airport for London Gatwick Airport on Sun, Jan 11, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 11 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Sun, Jan 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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 Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick 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 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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€28 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Luton Dart+W57896+ X21657 · SN376800 | 8:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h25 | 10:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+W57903+X21655 · SN376000 | 8:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h19 | 11:10 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+W57904+X21654 · SN375600 | 9:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h25 | 11:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+W57912+X21652 · SN374800 | 9:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h19 | 12:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 17:35. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 07:05 |
Last train 17:35 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between London Luton Airport and London Gatwick 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 Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport
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