London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 21

Cheapest price on Sep 21

$41

Average ticket price on Sep 21

$41

Fastest journey on Sep 21

57 m

Average journey duration on Sep 21

1 h

Trains on Sep 21

12

Distance

43 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport 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 Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport without transferring at least 2 times.

  • ThameslinkW32937+MetroLuton Dart+Elizabeth lineC38069
    1:15 PM1h02
    London Paddington (PAD)
    2:17 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45534+Elizabeth lineC38054+MetroLuton Dart
    1:00 PM1h04
    London Paddington (PAD)
    2:04 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45565+Elizabeth lineC38015+MetroLuton Dart
    12:30 PM1h04
    London Paddington (PAD)
    1:34 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45521+MetroLuton Dart+Elizabeth lineC37974
    12:00 PM1h04
    London Paddington (PAD)
    1:04 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW32968+Elizabeth lineC38030+MetroLuton Dart
    12:45 PM1h02
    London Paddington (PAD)
    1:47 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $41.

Distance: 26 miles (43 km)

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Train
Most popular
Bus
Driving

$41

Average price

$20

Average price

Cheapest

$30

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 53m

Average total duration

1h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

57m

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 Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport is a bus with an average price of $20.

This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport:

A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport costing on average $41.

The fastest way to travel from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Paddington (PAD) and London Luton Airport including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 9m sooner (48m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC21139+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart8:25 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h09
9:34 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)2 transfers
TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkC22658+MetroLuton Dart8:27 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h33
10:00 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayC04191+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International
Delayed
8:30 AM 8:55 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
1h10
10:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)		2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37535+ThameslinkW45460+MetroLuton Dart9:15 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h06
10:21 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37551+ThameslinkX07760+MetroLuton Dart9:27 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h11
10:38 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW70927+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart9:39 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h12
10:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)2 transfers
ThameslinkX07756+MetroLuton Dart+Elizabeth lineC36858
Delayed
11:16 AM 12:00 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
1h08
1:08 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)		2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayC41871+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart12:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h12
1:16 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)2 transfers
ThameslinkW45449+Elizabeth lineC36860+MetroLuton Dart
Delayed
11:31 AM 12:15 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
1h05
1:20 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)		2 transfers
ThameslinkX07738+MetroLuton Dart+Elizabeth lineC36864
Delayed
11:46 AM 12:30 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
1h08
1:38 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)		2 transfers
ThameslinkC02562+MetroLuton Dart+Elizabeth lineC36866
Delayed
12:04 PM 12:45 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
1h07
1:52 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)		2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW70930+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International12:56 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h11
2:07 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Why should you book London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport trains with Omio?

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

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 Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport.
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  • 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 Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport.

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 Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport

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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 40m.

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 $11
Distance
26 miles (43 km)
Average train duration
48m
Cheapest ticket price
$40
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
40m
First train
4:42 AM
Last train
4:33 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
2 days
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 $11

Train companies: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport trainsThameslink, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and London Luton Airport from $11. 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 East Midlands Railway Duration
41m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
$40
East Midlands Railway frequency
2 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 Thameslink Duration
40m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
$40
Thameslink frequency
5 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 Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport

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

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $40, while the average price is around $41.
The train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport takes 40m and runs 7 per day.
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport leaves at 4:42 AM.
The distance by train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport is 26 miles (43 km).
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport leaves at 4:33 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport.
There is no direct train service currently available from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport.
The cheapest way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport is by bus, with a cost of around $11.
The train journey from London Paddington to London Luton Airport is not particularly known for being scenic, as it primarily traverses urban and suburban areas, with views mostly of residential neighborhoods and industrial sites rather than picturesque landscapes.
Yes, you can do a day trip from London Paddington to London Luton Airport. The journey takes 40m with a frequency of 7 trains per day and covers a distance of 26 miles (43 km).
Yes, you can take the train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport.
Since neither London Paddington (PAD) nor London Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport include London, Bedford, St Albans, Nottingham, Leicester.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to London Luton Airport 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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