The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) on Thu, May 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
8:45 AM0h52London Paddington (PAD)9:37 AMLuton Airport Parkway (LTN)$211One-way0 transfers
6:43 AM0h58London Paddington (PAD)7:41 AMLuton Airport Parkway (LTN)$241One-way0 transfers
8:17 AM0h54London Paddington (PAD)9:11 AMLuton Airport Parkway (LTN)$241One-way0 transfers
12:07 AM1h02London Paddington (PAD)1:09 AMLuton Airport Parkway (LTN)$331One-way0 transfers
2:34 PM0h49London Paddington (PAD)3:23 PMLuton Airport Parkway (LTN)$331One-way0 transfers
2:34 PM0h49London Paddington (PAD)3:23 PMLuton Airport Parkway (LTN)$331One-way0 transfers
8:45 AM0h52London Paddington (PAD)9:37 AMLuton Airport Parkway (LTN)$211One-way0 transfers
8:17 AM0h54London Paddington (PAD)9:11 AMLuton Airport Parkway (LTN)$241One-way0 transfers
6:43 AM0h58London Paddington (PAD)7:41 AMLuton Airport Parkway (LTN)$241One-way0 transfers
12:07 AM1h02London Paddington (PAD)1:09 AMLuton Airport Parkway (LTN)$331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m 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 Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN):
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
The journey is about 12m faster (43m by train vs 55m by car) and roughly $8 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 (€18) vs $31 (€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 Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:07 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h02 | 1:09 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:43 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h58 | 7:41 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:17 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h54 | 9:11 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h52 | 9:37 AM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 3:23 PM Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) by train or bus
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Why should you book London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) trains with Omio?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or Elizabeth Line (TfL) to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) from $4 (€3). 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 Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Paddington (PAD) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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