The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton 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 Northampton to London Luton Airport 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 Northampton to London Luton Airport without transferring at least 3 times.
W05679 · P05864+
W59538+
Luton Dart9:18 AM2h08Northampton station (NMP)11:26 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$451One-way3 transfers
W05693 · P05866+
W59546+
Luton Dart10:18 AM2h08Northampton station (NMP)12:26 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$451One-way3 transfers
W05679 · P05864+
W59538+
Luton Dart9:18 AM2h08Northampton station (NMP)11:26 AMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$451One-way3 transfers
W05693 · P05866+
W59546+
Luton Dart10:18 AM2h08Northampton station (NMP)12:26 PMLondon Luton Airport (LUA)$451One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Northampton to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m 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 Northampton to London Luton Airport:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to London Luton Airport costing on average $52 (€41).
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€41) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.71 (€-29.34). The journey takes 1h 31m versus 51m 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.
Live departures
Northampton to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to London Luton Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W07019 · P05856+ C51400+ Luton Dart | On time 4:14 AM Northampton station (NMP) | 2h23 | 6:37 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
W07025 · P05858+ C52493+ Luton Dart | On time 5:34 AM Northampton station (NMP) | 2h05 | 7:39 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
W05648 · P05860+ C51378+ Luton Dart | 6:50 AM Northampton station (NMP) | 1h49 | 8:39 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
W05651 · P05862+ C52487+ Luton Dart | 7:18 AM Northampton station (NMP) | 2h22 | 9:40 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
W05679 · P05864+ W59538+ Luton Dart | 9:18 AM Northampton station (NMP) | 2h08 | 11:26 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
W05693 · P05866+ W59546+ Luton Dart | 10:18 AM Northampton station (NMP) | 2h08 | 12:26 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to London Luton Airport
Trains from Northampton to London Luton Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $26 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:14, the last at 13:18. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 4:14 AM |
Last train 1:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Northampton to London Luton Airport trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and London Luton Airport from $26 (€20). 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 Northampton to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Northampton to London Luton Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
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