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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) without transferring at least once.
C04212+
Luton Dart8:17 AM0h35London Luton Airport (LUA)8:52 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$161One-way1 transfer- C04215+Luton Dart8:47 AM0h34London Luton Airport (LUA)9:21 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$181One-way1 transfer
W45524+Luton Dart8:05 AM0h44London Luton Airport (LUA)8:49 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$291One-way1 transfer- W32958+Luton Dart8:19 AM0h45London Luton Airport (LUA)9:04 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$291One-way1 transfer
- W45520+Luton Dart8:35 AM0h44London Luton Airport (LUA)9:19 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$291One-way1 transfer
- C04215+Luton Dart8:47 AM0h34London Luton Airport (LUA)9:21 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$181One-way1 transfer
- C04212+Luton Dart8:17 AM0h35London Luton Airport (LUA)8:52 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$161One-way1 transfer
- W45524+Luton Dart8:05 AM0h44London Luton Airport (LUA)8:49 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$291One-way1 transfer
- W45520+Luton Dart8:35 AM0h44London Luton Airport (LUA)9:19 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$291One-way1 transfer
- W32958+Luton Dart8:19 AM0h45London Luton Airport (LUA)9:04 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$291One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m 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 to London Kings Cross (KGX):
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
The journey is about 34m faster (35m by train vs 1h 9m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $30 (€24)). 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 to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W45524+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:16 AM 8:05 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 8:49 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C04212 | On time 8:17 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h35 | 8:52 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W32958+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:30 AM 8:19 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h45 | 9:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| C10096+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:34 AM 8:23 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h54 | 9:17 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W45520+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:46 AM 8:35 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 9:19 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| C04215+Luton Dart | Delayed 7:58 AM 8:47 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h34 | 9:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+W32951 | On time 8:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 9:34 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W45523+Luton Dart | Delayed 8:16 AM 9:05 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 9:49 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Luton Dart+C04220 | On time 9:18 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h35 | 9:53 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W32966+Luton Dart | Delayed 8:32 AM 9:21 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h43 | 10:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W45525+Luton Dart | Delayed 8:46 AM 9:35 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h44 | 10:19 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W70748+Luton Dart | Delayed 10:19 PM 11:01 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h52 | 11:53 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| C04285+Luton Dart | Delayed 10:25 PM 11:07 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 0h52 | 11:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W45571+Luton Dart | Delayed 10:36 PM 11:18 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h05 | 12:23 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX)
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Trains from London Luton Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 7:01 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from London Luton Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between London Luton Airport and London Kings Cross (KGX) from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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