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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Gatwick is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Gatwick is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luton Station Interchange station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luton and arriving at Gatwick Airport. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Luton to Gatwick?

The distance between Luton and Gatwick is 60 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £40.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Gatwick?

The train from Luton to Gatwick Airport takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Luton to Gatwick bus from?

Luton to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Gatwick train from?

Luton to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Luton to Gatwick is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £40. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Luton to Gatwick bus arrive?

Luton to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Luton to Gatwick train arrive?

Luton to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Luton to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Gatwick is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Luton to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Luton to Gatwick?

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Luton to Gatwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 20m
£40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
2h 35m
£9–21
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
2h 26m
£11–17
Drive 66.9 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Gatwickcar 66.9 mi
1h 14m
£17–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Redhilltrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
3h 20m
£23–34

Luton to Gatwick by train

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Distance: 59.3 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Gatwick, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Luton to Gatwick Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £40 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London Heathrow Airport in around 2h 26m.

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