London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST)

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

$41

Average price

$41

Fastest journey

1 h 1 m

Average duration

1 h 7 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

45 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 Liverpool Street (LST) will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) without transferring at least 2 times.

  • ThameslinkW45524+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Liverpool Street
    8:05 AM1h10
    London Luton Airport (LUA)
    9:15 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW32958+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Liverpool Street
    8:19 AM1h11
    London Luton Airport (LUA)
    9:30 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC04212+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Liverpool Street
    8:17 AM1h01
    London Luton Airport (LUA)
    9:18 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 27 miles (45 km)

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Bus
Driving

$39

Average price

$25

Average price

Cheapest

$56

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 12m

Average total duration

1h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 19m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Thameslink

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) is a bus with an average price of $25 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST):

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) costing on average $39 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) is by train with an average journey time of 43m.

Other travel options to London Liverpool Street (LST) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport (LUA) and London Liverpool Street (LST) including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 36m faster (43m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($39 (€32) 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 Liverpool Street (LST) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkW45524+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Liverpool Street+MetroLuton Dart8:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h10
9:15 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayC04212+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Liverpool Street8:17 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h01
9:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)2 transfers
ThameslinkW32958+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Liverpool Street8:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
1h11
9:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)2 transfers

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Why should you book London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trains with Omio?

Thameslink as well as East Midlands Railway offer trains services from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST).

Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST).
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Thameslink with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST).

Journey information

Overview: Train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST)

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Trains from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 57m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)
Distance
27 miles (45 km)
Average train duration
43m
Cheapest ticket price
$22 (€18)
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
57m
First train
7:05 AM
Last train
9:21 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)

Train companies: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trainsThameslink, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Luton Airport (LUA) and London Liverpool Street (LST) from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
57m
Cheapest Price
$22 (€18)
East Midlands Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Learn more about East Midlands Railway

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
$39 (€32)
Thameslink frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Thameslink

FAQs: Trains from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 London Liverpool Street (LST), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $22 (€18), while the average price is around $39 (€32).
The train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) takes 57m and runs 10 per day.
The distance by train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) is 27 miles (45 km).
The first train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) leaves at 7:05 AM.
The last train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) leaves at 9:21 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST).
There is no direct train service currently available from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST).
The cheapest way to get from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) is by bus, with a cost of around $6 (€5).
The train journey from London Luton Airport to London Liverpool Street primarily traverses urban and suburban areas, offering views of residential neighborhoods, industrial sites, and cityscapes rather than traditionally scenic landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from London Luton Airport to London Liverpool Street is feasible. The journey takes 57m, covering a distance of 27 miles (45 km). There are 11 train trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST).
Since neither London Luton Airport (LUA) nor London Liverpool Street (LST) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London Liverpool Street (LST) include Chelmsford, Bishop's Stortford, Billericay, Wickford, Rayleigh.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Luton Airport (LUA) to London Liverpool Street (LST) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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