- Must visit
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$183
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Luton will cost around $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 45 trains that leave Paris for Luton on Fri, Jul 31, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct trains cover the 389 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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.
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9027Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$196 Average price | $110 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Luton:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Luton costing on average $110 (€90).
A bus is $129 (€106) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Luton costing on average $196 (€161).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
You'll arrive about 4h 16m sooner (2h 27m by train vs 6h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $196 (€161) compared to roughly $92 (€75) 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.
Direct services run with Eurostar.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Luton trains for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9059 | 8:02 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h28 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9487+ 1993 | 8:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h26 | 10:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9387+ 1993 | 8:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h26 | 10:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9063 | 9:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
9303+ 1778 | 6:22 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h56 | 8:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9007 | 7:00 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h30 | 8:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9309+ 1779 | 7:23 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h55 | 9:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9009 | 7:42 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 9:00 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9411+ 1780 | 7:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 10:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9315+ 1981 | 8:25 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 10:48 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9317+ 1781 | 8:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 11:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9015 | 9:12 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 10:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9321+ 1982 | 9:24 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h24 | 11:48 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9423+ 1782 | 9:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 12:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9019 | 10:12 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 11:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9429+ 1783 | 10:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 1:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9329+ 1783 | 10:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 1:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9023 | 11:12 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9027 | 12:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9439+ 1784 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h56 | 2:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9339+ 1784 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h56 | 2:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9029 | 12:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 2:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9441+ 1785 | 12:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 3:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9341+ 1785 | 12:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 3:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9031 | 1:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9351+ 1786 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h56 | 4:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9451+ 1786 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h56 | 4:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9037 | 2:41 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h24 | 4:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9039 | 3:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9457+ 1787 | 3:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h58 | 5:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9357+ 1787 | 3:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h58 | 5:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9043 | 4:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h23 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9363+ 1788 | 4:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h55 | 6:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9045 | 4:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 6:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9365+ 1789 | 4:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 7:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9047 | 5:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9469+ 1990 | 5:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 7:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9369+ 1990 | 5:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 7:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9471+ 1790 | 5:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 8:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9371+ 1790 | 5:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 8:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9051 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h26 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9375+ 1991 | 6:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 8:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9055 | 7:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9481+ 1992 | 7:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 9:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
9381+ 1992 | 7:25 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h23 | 9:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Paris to Luton run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 241 miles (389 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 9:13 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Discover the best of Luton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Luton trip today.
Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Museum complex with rural life displays, carriages, gardens, and archaeology, making it one of Luton's strongest family-friendly heritage sites.
Working hat factory museum explaining Luton's famous hat-making trade through machinery, displays, and guided tours in an authentic setting.
Large formal park with lakes, bridges, museum, and broad lawns, ideal for relaxing walks and one of Luton's best-loved green spaces.
Historic town centre square beside St Mary's Church, valued for events, heritage surroundings, and an authentic sense of old Luton.
Extensive parkland with gardens, play areas, and museum access, popular for family walks and exploring Luton's former estate landscape.
A Bedfordshire pastry with chopped meat, suet, onions and seasoning. It is closely tied to the county around Luton and is a classic local comfort food.
A suet dumpling stuffed with currants or jam. Long associated with Bedfordshire home cooking, it is a traditional local pudding served warm.
A rich fruit cake packed with dried fruit and spices. It is a historic Bedfordshire bake often made for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Established Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and generous portions. Casual atmosphere and dependable local favourite.
Well-known Indian restaurant with polished service and a long-standing reputation. Popular for classic curries in a smart but relaxed setting.
Popular South Indian venue serving dosas, idli and vegetarian dishes. Simple setting, strong reputation and reliable regional flavours.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and local transit are usually cheaper than central London.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Luton Airport Parkway -> Luton Station Interchange
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Luton 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Luton trains use the Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Luton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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