How to travel from London to Luton

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Travel Information from London to Luton

distanceDistance28 miles (45 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$7 - $11
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 24 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 24 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or East Midlands Trains

Take a train or bus to travel 28 miles (45 km) from London to Luton. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Luton.

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from London to Luton

How to get from London to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from London to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
10:00AM1h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:15AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$231One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
08:30AM1h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:05AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$221One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
05:45AM1h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:55AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$221One-way
0 transfers
Other options
National Express
09:30AM1h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:05AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$231One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:30AM1h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:05PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$231One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:00AM1h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:15AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$231One-way
0 transfers

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How to travel from London to Luton?

Luton has many attractions for both the casual visitor and dedicated vacationer. It is also a popular destination for travelers in and outside the UK. If visiting Luton from London, the convenient way to travel is by bus or train since the two cities are just 35 miles apart. The main departure points in London are Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Victoria Coach Station, and London St Pancras while the main arrival points are Luton Airport and Luton train station.

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Luton?

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Luton. Buses that head to Luton from London depart from London's Victoria Coach station and arrive at Luton Airport Station. These buses are direct and take only an hour to reach Luton bus station. Over 80 buses travel from London to Luton each day, with the first bus leaving London around midnight.

What is the fastest way to travel from London to Luton?

The train is a quick option, with direct journeys from London St Pancras train station taking only 20 minutes to reach Luton's train station. Taking the bus is the slowest option, as it will take approximately one hour and 15 minutes from London Victoria Coach Station to London Luton Airport, though this is still a relatively easy journey.

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Travel from London to Luton by train

Taking the train from London to Luton is a popular option among travelers because there are multiple departures every day. Approximately 10 trains travel from London to Luton every day, with the first leaving London around 8:00 a.m and the last train departing around 2:00 a.m. Out of the 10 trains, five travel direct. These direct trains reach Luton in just an hour while connecting trains will take one hour and 15 minutes, due to the transfers included. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays. Train companies that serve this route include East Midlands, Thameslink, and West Midlands Railway. All the trains on this route will depart from either London St Pancras, London Bridge, or London Blackfriars and arrive at Luton Station. Luton station is located in the heart of Luton, within walking distance of the city's shops and services.

Travel from London to Luton by bus

Over 80 buses leave London for Luton every day. These buses offer both direct and indirect services. Direct buses take an average of one hour and 30 minutes to reach Luton, while connecting buses will take two hours, since they can involve changes along the way. There is at least one departure every hour, even overnight. During peak hours, there can be up to three buses per hour. The bus companies operating on this route are National Express, Infobus, and Megabus. All the buses depart from London Victoria and arrive at Luton Airport Station. From Luton Airport Station, travelers have to take another bus to reach Luton city.

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Travel on National Express and Thameslink travel between London and Luton at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

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.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Luton from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from London to Luton

      FAQs: Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Luton.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel between London and Luton including taking a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from London to Luton is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Luton:

      A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from London to Luton costing on average $11 (€9).

      The fastest way to get to Luton from London is by train with an average travel time of 24 min.

      Other travel options to Luton take longer:

      Bus takes on average 1 h 27 min.

      The distance from London to Luton is approximately 28 miles (45 km).

      The average frequency per day from London to Luton is:

      • Around 50 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Luton from London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Luton:

      • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from London to Luton depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Luton, Station Interchange.
      • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from London to Luton depart from London St Pancras International to Luton.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Luton:

      • You can travel to Luton from London by bus with National Express or Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€9) with National Express from London to Luton.
      • You can go to Luton from London by train with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, East Coast or east_midlands_trains. You'll see cheap train tickets for $7 (€6) with East Midlands Trains from London to Luton on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from London to Luton with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 50 direct trains per day to Luton with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains.

      Direct services to Luton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Omio customers who travel from London to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to Stansted Mountfitchet, Birmingham, Oxford or Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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