Which travel companies can take me from Luton to London?

The following travel companies offer services from Luton to London: Travel with Thameslink to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Thameslink Luton to London tickets on Omio for $25 (€22).

Is there a way to travel directly from Luton to London?

Yes, there are direct services available from Luton to London with the following travel companies: 24 direct buses per day with National Express. 135 direct trains per day with Thameslink or East Midlands Railway. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Luton to London.

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

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

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Travel Information to London from Luton

	Distance	28 miles (45 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$16 - $25
	Fastest mode	Train • $25 (€22) • 50 min
	Popular travel companies	Thameslink

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

How to Travel from Luton to London

The journey from Luton to London is a quick trip, 46-kilometer trip. The journey between these two cities is convenient whether you choose to travel by bus or train. Flights between the two cities are not available. Depending on the mode of transit and time of departure, journey times vary from 40 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes. Key arrival points in London St Pancras train station and Victoria bus station. Bus and train journeys from Luton to London are available 7 days a week.

Luton to London Travel Comparison

	Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
	€10	1:10 h	2 Months Ahead
	€10	0:36 h	2 Weeks Ahead

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

Cheapest way to travel from Luton to London

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Luton to London, and booking in advance helps offset the cost of bus tickets. The bus trip ranges from just over an hour to 1 hour and 40 minutes. Buses from Luton to London do not require any changes and can be a good way to see the landscape along the ride. The bus route is provided by National Express and are offered twice every hour.

Fastest way to travel from Luton to London

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Traveling by train is the fastest way to get from Luton to London. Two train companies offer services, including Thameslink and East Midlands. Trains are frequent from Luton to Londn with approximately 10 trains departing every hour. Services are regular, with trains available 24-7 and take anywhere from 36 minutes to 48 minutes to arrive in London.

Most popular way to travel from Luton to London

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Taking the train is the most popular option for traveling from Luton to London. Regular trains depart from Luton and arrive at London's St Pancras seven days a week. Traveling by train is especially convenient for travelers, because they are typically offered two to three times an hour starting at 8:14 am until 11:34 pm.

How to get from Luton to London

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Luton to London, 51,14% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Luton to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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London receives the most international arrivals out of any city in the world. Some of London's main attractions include the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, the British Museum, the Tate Modern and Wembley Stadium as well as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur football clubs.

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You can travel by bus for as low as $17 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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.

Cheapest Price: $17

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Luton - London travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Cheapest Price: $20

FAQs: Travel from Luton to London

FAQs: Travel to London 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 Luton to London.

There are 2 travel options from Luton to London: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to London from Luton is by taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Luton to London:

Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $25 (€22).

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

The average frequency per day from Luton to London is:

48 buses a day.
135 trains per day.

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

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

Trains from Luton to London most often leave from Luton and arrive in London Victoria.

The following travel companies offer services from Luton to London:

Travel with Thameslink to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Thameslink Luton to London tickets on Omio for $25 (€22).

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

24 direct buses per day with National Express.
135 direct trains per day with Thameslink or East Midlands Railway.

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

Many of our customers traveling from Luton to London don't make London their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after London are Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from London to any of these top destinations today!

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