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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to London is to rideshare which costs £2 - £6 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to London is to train which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Bus Station station and arriving at Paddington Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luton and arriving at London St Pancras Intl. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Luton to London?

The distance between Luton and London is 30 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to London without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £26.

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

The train from Luton to London St Pancras International takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Luton to London bus from?

Luton to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Luton to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to London?

The best way to get from Luton to London is to train which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £17 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Luton to London bus arrive?

Luton to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paddington Station.

Where does the Luton to London train arrive?

Luton to London train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to London is 34 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Luton to London.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to London?

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Where can I stay near London?

There are 20247+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Luton to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Luton and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Luton to London - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Luton to London by train, bus, rideshare, shuttle, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras IntlBedford - Brighton / ...
36 min
£5–26
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Luton to London33.6 mi
1h 2m
£2–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Paddington StationA2
1h 20m
£3–17
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from London Luton Airport to Marble Arch Station / Park Lane
1h 35m
£13
Line 321 bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction station321
1h 56m
£9–78
Drive 33.6 mi
1. Drive from Luton to London33.6 mi
49 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Luton to London33.6 mi
49 min
£140–170

Luton to London by train

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Distance: 30 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £8–26 and the journey takes 36 min. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Airport Bus Station to Paddington Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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