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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) without transferring at least 2 times.
Luton Dart+
W59518+
G247398:35 AM1h07London Luton Airport (LUA)9:42 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$451One-way2 transfers- Luton Dart+
C51378+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:17 AM1h04London Luton Airport (LUA)9:21 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$451One-way2 transfers - Luton Dart+W59331+G247318:23 AM1h17London Luton Airport (LUA)9:40 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$451One-way2 transfers
- Luton Dart+W59417+G247118:19 AM1h09London Luton Airport (LUA)9:28 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$451One-way2 transfers
- Luton Dart+W59515+G236458:05 AM1h08London Luton Airport (LUA)9:13 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$451One-way2 transfers
- Luton Dart+C51378+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:17 AM1h04London Luton Airport (LUA)9:21 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$451One-way2 transfers
- Luton Dart+C52444+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:47 AM1h04London Luton Airport (LUA)9:51 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$451One-way2 transfers
- Luton Dart+W59518+G247398:35 AM1h07London Luton Airport (LUA)9:42 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$451One-way2 transfers
- Luton Dart+W59515+G236458:05 AM1h08London Luton Airport (LUA)9:13 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$451One-way2 transfers
- Luton Dart+W59417+G247118:19 AM1h09London Luton Airport (LUA)9:28 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$451One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m 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 Paddington (PAD):
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
The journey is about 6m faster (57m by train vs 1h 3m by car) and roughly $15 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($41 (€33) vs $57 (€45)). 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 Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Dart+W59515+G23645 | 8:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h08 | 9:13 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C51378+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 8:17 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h04 | 9:21 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+W59417+G24711 | 8:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h09 | 9:28 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+W59331+G24731 | 8:23 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h17 | 9:40 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+W59518+G24739 | 8:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h07 | 9:42 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
| Luton Dart+C52444+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 8:47 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1h04 | 9:51 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD)
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Trains from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:51, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 6:51 AM |
Last train 10:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway from London Luton Airport to London Paddington (PAD) trainsThameslink, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Luton Airport and London Paddington (PAD) from $11 (€9). 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 Paddington (PAD)
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