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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Luton Airport Parkway | St Pancras International | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Luton Airport Parkway | West Hampstead Thameslink | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Luton Airport Parkway | West Hampstead Thameslink | No tags | ||||
| Train | Luton Airport Parkway | St Pancras International | No tags | ||||
| Train | Luton Airport Parkway | West Hampstead Thameslink | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to London by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Luton to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Luton to London start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £24. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Luton to London?
The average train journey time from Luton to London is 44m, covering a distance of 25 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the Luton to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 119 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, East Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Luton to London?
The earliest train from Luton to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which is the best train operator from Luton to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to London?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Luton to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Luton to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Luton to London was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £6To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Luton to London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £6 to £86 for a train ticket from Luton to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-17.
Usually ThamesLink will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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