When traveling from Luton to London, where do I depart from Luton and where do I arrive in London?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Luton to London: Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Luton to London depart from Luton, Station Interchange to London, Victoria Coach Station. Most travelers who book a train ticket from Luton to London depart from Luton to London St Pancras International.

Which travel companies can take me from Luton to London?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Luton to London: You can go to London from Luton by bus with National Express or Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $18 (€16) with National Express from Luton to London on Omio. You can go to London from Luton by train with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. You'll see cheap train tickets for $5 (€4) with East Midlands Trains from Luton to London on Omio.

Is it possible to travel directly between Luton and London?

Yes, there are direct routes from Luton to London with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct train to London with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains with 50 direct trains per day. Direct services to London 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 trip.

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Travel Information between Luton and London

Distance	28 miles (45 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$5 - $18
Cheapest mode	Train • $5 (€4) • 25 min
Fastest mode	Train • $5 (€4) • 25 min
Popular travel companies	National Express or East Midlands Trains

Take a train or bus to travel 28 miles (45 km) between Luton and London. 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 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.

08:29AM0h37

Luton station (LUT)

09:06AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)

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08:29AM0h37

Luton station (LUT)

09:06AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)

$61One-way

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Fastest

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Luton station (LUT)

09:06AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)

$61One-way

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Luton station (LUT)

09:04AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)

$201One-way

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Luton station (LUT)

09:19AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)

$201One-way

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Luton station (LUT)

09:32AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)

$201One-way

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Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station

11:05AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$231One-way

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Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station

12:05PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$231One-way

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Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station

11:47AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$231One-way

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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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All travel companies: Bus from Luton to London

Find the best route from Luton to London with Omio's travel partners National Express and Thameslink! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

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.

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.

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 to London from Luton. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to London from Luton is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to London:

Taking a train costs $13 (€12) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $18 (€16).

The quickest way to travel to London from Luton is by train, which takes on average 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 10 min of travel time.

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

The average frequency per day from Luton to London is:

51 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Luton to 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 Luton to London:

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

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

You can go to London from Luton by bus with National Express or Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $18 (€16) with National Express from Luton to London on Omio.
You can go to London from Luton by train with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. You'll see cheap train tickets for $5 (€4) with East Midlands Trains from Luton to London on Omio.

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

You can check for a direct train to London with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains with 50 direct trains per day.

Direct services to London 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 trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Luton to London? Many Omio customers who go from Luton to London usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you're looking to explore Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels from London, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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