Trains from Luton Airport to London

Luton Airport to London train times and prices

Luton Airport Express trains run every 30 minutes from Luton Airport to London.

Travelling from Luton Airport to London is easy with Luton Airport Express.

 Trains run every 30 minutes from Luton Airport to London, with up to 33 trains per day. Ticket prices start from just £10 one-way from Luton Airport to London St Pancras International.

 Plan your journey online for live train information and to buy tickets.

 Here we cover everything you need, to get from Luton Airport to London to ensure you have a smooth journey.

Luton Airport to London: Route Map

The Luton Airport Express is connected by EMR with trains from Luton Airport Parkway to London running seven days a week. When catching the train from Luton Airport to London, you will need to hop on the four minute Luton DART to Luton Airport Parkway.

 From here, it’s a seamless change that takes you directly from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras International. For accessibility and step free access, there is a lift and escalators between the train platform and the DART terminal.

Luton Airport to London via the Luton DART

Take the train from Luton Airport to London St Pancras International and arrive in as little as 32 minutes.

Travelling from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras International by train is quick and easy with Luton Airport Express. Hop on the 4-minute Luton DART from the airport to Luton Airport Parkway, then change to a fast 21 minute Luton Airport Express train running between Luton Airport Parkway and London St Pancras International.

Booking your train ticket from Luton Airport to London

When booking, enter Luton Airport as your origin station and you will get a combined train and Luton DART ticket, providing you with the most seamless journey to central London.

The Luton DART shuttle runs 24 hours a day and takes just four minutes to travel from the airport terminal to Luton Airport Parkway. After taking the Luton DART shuttle to the train station, you can catch a direct train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras International. Trains from Luton Airport Parkway to central London run throughout the day. When booking your train ticket, just choose Luton Airport as your origin station for a combined ticket that covers your whole journey.

How to get cheap train tickets from Luton Airport to London

If you’re travelling from Luton Airport to London and looking to get the cheapest train tickets for your journey, there are plenty of options for you to take advantage of.

  • Purchasing Advance train tickets for your journey from Luton Airport to London is a great way to secure the cheapest fares. Use our Journey Planner to explore the cheapest tickets for your travel times and book up to 12 weeks in advance.

  • Travelling during Off-peak and Super Off-peak times of the day is another way to secure cheap train tickets from Luton Airport to London. Not only this, trains are usually quieter so you can enjoy a more relaxing journey.

  • There are also discounts available when purchasing a train ticket from Luton Airport to London St Pancras with a Railcard. If you’re a frequent rail traveller, you could get up to a third off every train journey with a National Railcard and not just your journey from Luton Airport.

  • If you’re catching the train from Luton Airport to London as a family (up to four adults), you can save money on the cost of your train fare by purchasing a Family and Friends Railcard. This Railcard provides great value as it can then be used all year round for future family adventures.

Find out more about our Railcards.

Luton Airport to London FAQs

  • Train tickets from Luton Airport to London St Pancras International cost from £10 one-way or £20 return, with no booking fees, and includes the Luton DART transfer.

    Please note that the cost of your rail tickets could vary depending on your route, the day and time you’re travelling and how far in advance you book.

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

  • It takes as little as 32 minutes to get from Luton Airport to London St Pancras International on the Luton Airport Express. This includes the four-minute Luton DART shuttle from the airport and transfer time to the train platform at Luton Airport Parkway station.

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

  • The fastest train takes 21 minutes from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras International. It’s a four-minute ride on the Luton DART shuttle from the airport to the train station and you can be in London in as little as 32 minutes.

  • There are up to 33 Luton Airport Express trains a day from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras International.

  • You can get the train direct to London St Pancras International from Luton Airport Parkway. There’s a platform change between the Luton DART shuttle and the train at Luton Airport Parkway station.

  • On board our Luton Airport Express trains, you will have access to free WiFi, ample space for your luggage and accessible toilets with baby changing facilities. For a fast and comfortable journey from Luton Airport to London, book your train tickets today.

    For more information about the facilities on board our trains, click here.

  • The Luton Airport Express trains have ample storage space for luggage, whether that’s for suitcases or smaller hand luggage bags.

     When travelling from Luton Airport to London St Pancras International, you can bring a maximum of three items of luggage. Two larger bags or suitcases and one smaller bag.

  • Direct trains from Luton Airport Parkway to London Kings Cross are not available.

    From the Luton Airport Terminal, hop on the Luton DART shuttle for a short journey to Luton Airport Parkway station. From here, catch a train to London St Pancras and it’s then a 5-minute walk to London Kings Cross.

  • From London Luton Airport, hop on the Luton DART shuttle and arrive at Luton Airport Parkway in just 4 minutes. From here, catch a train into London St Pancras International and then travel to any area of Central London via either the underground or overground services.

  • There are several ways that you could travel back to London from Luton Airport including coach, bus, private transfer, your own car or by train. However, by choosing to travel by train, there are plenty of benefits:

    • Arrive back home sooner, with a train from Luton Airport to London St Pancras taking only 32 minutes

    • Trains don’t get stuck in traffic so avoid the stress of travelling via the roads and hop on the train instead, where you can connect to our free WiFi on board

    • Arrive at home feeling relaxed and ready to get back into day-to-day life

  • You should always attempt to book train tickets for your journey from Luton Airport to London in advance. This enables you to secure the best priced rail fare and save money. Advance tickets are usually available up to 12 weeks before.

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

Station facilities

Discover more about the amenities available at Luton Airport Parkway and London St Pancras International to help you plan your rail journey. Look up live departure boards, station accessibility, staff availability, ticket office opening hours, and more. Whether it’s about car parks, taxi ranks, toilets, or ticket machines, you can find additional details using the links provided.

Book a journey with us now

Buy train tickets online with no booking fees

Luton Airport to London from £10 one-way when you book in advance