Trains from Kettering to Luton Airport

Combined train and Luton DART tickets from Kettering to Luton Airport cost from £13 one-way or £26 return, with no booking fees.

The cost of your tickets may vary depending on the time of day you’re travelling, the route, the class you choose or how far in advance you book.

 To check the cheapest train tickets for your travel dates plan your journey online.

The train from Kettering to Luton Airport takes around 52 minutes. This includes transfer time to the Luton DART terminal at Luton Airport Parkway station and the four-minute shuttle to the airport.

 If you opt to travel from Kettering to Luton Airport via coach, the average journey time is 1h 33m.

 Check your journey online for up to date information on your chosen travel dates or check our timetable.

The fastest train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway is 34 minutes. Then hop on the Luton DART for the four-minute shuttle ride to the airport.

There are up to 33 Luton Airport Express trains a day from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway.

You can travel directly from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway without having to change trains.

 From Luton Airport Parkway station, it’s a quick and easy platform change for the Luton DART shuttle, taking you efficiently to the airport terminal in just 4 minutes.

The first train leaves Kettering station for Luton Airport Parkway at 04:40 from Monday to Friday, and 05:19 on Saturday.

 On a Sunday morning, services may take longer than usual. The first Luton Airport Express train leaves Kettering at 11:49 but there are earlier services to Luton Airport Parkway on EMR Intercity from 07:52. You are able to purchase tickets for both Luton Airport Express and EMR Intercity services through our online booking page.

 The last train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway departs at 22:41 on weekdays. However, this varies on weekends with the last train on Saturdays departing at 21:48 and 21:18 on Sundays. However, on Sundays there are later train services via EMR Intercity with the last one departing at 22:05.

 The Luton DART shuttle runs 24 hours a day.

To ensure your journey from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway is as comfortable as possible, our Luton Airport Express trains are well equipped and ready to welcome you on board.

 There is ample luggage space, free WiFi and accessible toilets with baby changing facilities. To find out more click here.

Our trains from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway have ample space for hand luggage along with plenty of room for suitcases.

 You are permitted to bring a maximum of three luggage items on board the train. This includes two larger bags or suitcases and a smaller bag too.

For your journey from Kettering to Luton Airport, there are lots of transport options available such as private transfer, your own car, coach, bus or the train. If you choose to travel to Luton Airport from Kettering by train, there are plenty of benefits:

•  With an average journey time of 52 minutes on the train compared to 1 hour 33 minutes via coach, you can rest easy knowing that you will arrive in good time

• Avoid the stress of being stuck in traffic, sit back and relax whilst reading a book or browsing the internet via our free on-board WiFi

• Catching a flight can be stressful at the best of times but travelling by train enables you to arrive at the airport relaxed and refreshed, ready for your onward journey

To get the best price for your train tickets from Kettering to Luton Airport, it’s best to book in advance. The earlier you can book your rail tickets, the cheaper it is likley to be. Our Journey Planner will assist you in finding live train times and the cheapest fares for your journey, up to 12 weeks in advance.

Yes, if your train to Luton Airport from Kettering is delayed by more than 15 minutes, you can claim compensation through our Delay Repay scheme.

 If your train is cancelled altogether, you can travel on the next available train. If that’s not feasible, you will be eligible for a refund.

 If you decide not to travel, Advance tickets are non-refundable. If you’ve purchased an Anytime, Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak ticket and decide not to travel for any reason, you can claim a refund but please note that a £10 fee applies.

Yes. You can book assistance at the station and on the train between Kettering and London Luton Airport up to just two hours before you travel. Book assistance online or call our Passenger Assist team on 08000 11 33 23.