- Must visit
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Victorian mansion housing Luton's main museum and gallery, covering local history, hat making, and decorative arts in a landscaped park setting.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Longford to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Luton will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
It's difficult to get from Longford to Luton without transferring at least 3 times.
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G88788 · TL500200+
W10825
W10861+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G88830 · TL499600
W10831+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
X64132 · TL500100
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
X64130 · TL499700+
F13661
W10849+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G88816 · TL499800
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G88788 · TL500200+
W10825
W10861+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G88830 · TL499600
W10849+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G88816 · TL499800
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G88774 · TL500400+
W10813
C92880 · TL499400+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
W10873Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m 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 Longford to Luton:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Luton costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€50) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 19m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Longford to Luton trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:47 PM Longford | 1h44 | 7:31 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:32 PM Longford | 1h38 | 10:10 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
G88774 · TL500400+ W10813+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h22 | 10:24 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
W10819+ X64133 · TL500300+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 10:55 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
X64133 · TL500300+ W10819+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h23 | 10:55 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
W10825+ G88788 · TL500200+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h27 | 11:24 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
G88788 · TL500200+ W10825+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h22 | 11:24 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
X64132 · TL500100+ W10831+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 11:55 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
X64132 · TL500100+ W10831+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h23 | 11:55 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
G88802 · TL500000+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10837 | 9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h27 | 12:24 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
G88802 · TL500000+ W10837+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 10:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h22 | 12:24 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
X64131 · TL499900+ W10843+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 10:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 12:55 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
X64131 · TL499900+ W10843+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 10:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h23 | 12:55 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
G88816 · TL499800+ W10849+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 10:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h27 | 1:24 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
F13661+ X64130 · TL499700+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 11:00 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h55 | 1:55 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
G88816 · TL499800+ W10849+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 11:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h22 | 1:24 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
X64130 · TL499700+ W10855+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 11:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 1:55 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
F13664+ G88830 · TL499600+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 11:30 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h54 | 2:24 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
X64130 · TL499700+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10855 | 11:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h23 | 1:55 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
G88830 · TL499600+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10861 | 11:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h27 | 2:24 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
F13658+ X64129 · TL499500+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 12:00 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h55 | 2:55 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
G88830 · TL499600+ W10861+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 12:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h22 | 2:24 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
X64129 · TL499500+ W10867+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 12:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 2:55 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
F13671+ C92880 · TL499400+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 12:30 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h54 | 3:24 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
X64129 · TL499500+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10867 | 12:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h23 | 2:55 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
C92880 · TL499400+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10873 | 12:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h27 | 3:24 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
F13668+ X64128 · TL499300+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 1:00 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h55 | 3:55 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
C92880 · TL499400+ W10873+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 1:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h22 | 3:24 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Longford to Luton run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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Discover the best of Luton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Luton trip today.
Victorian mansion housing Luton's main museum and gallery, covering local history, hat making, and decorative arts in a landscaped park setting.
Museum and gardens with local history displays, carriages, and the period Mossman Collection. A strong family-friendly introduction to Luton's heritage.
Major nearby art gallery and museum often visited from Luton for its fine art, local history, and rotating exhibitions. Worth considering for a wider cultural day trip.
Luton's best-known park, combining lakeside walks, open lawns, and the museum house. A top everyday local favorite and easy first stop.
Large park with open green space, gardens, golf facilities, and access to the discovery centre. Popular for relaxed walks and family visits.
Creative neighborhood known for independent spirit, murals, studios, and a more local side of Luton that has gained popularity in recent years.
A traditional Bedfordshire pastry with a savory filling at one end and a sweet filling at the other, created as a hearty farmworker meal from the area around Luton.
A rich local baked treat made with bread dough, dried fruit, sugar, and lard, long associated with Bedfordshire and nearby counties.
A regional fruit preserve made from plums rather than dairy, traditionally served with cold meats, bread, or cheese boards in Bedfordshire.
A long-established local favorite known for classic fish and chips, generous portions, and a relaxed casual atmosphere.
A reliable casual dining venue serving grilled meats, burgers, and British pub staples in a family-friendly setting.
A well-known central Luton pub and restaurant with classic British dishes, drinks, and a lively social atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than central London, but airport-area hotels and some transport can raise costs.
Service is often included in restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxis. No tip needed for pubs, cafes, or takeaway.
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