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Travel from London to Luton Airport by train from just £10 one-way
Book train tickets to Luton Airport
The Luton Airport Express gets you from London St Pancras International station to London Luton Airport in as little as 32 minutes. Catch the train to Luton Airport Parkway for the new Luton DART shuttle to the airport.
From our cheapest Advance to our most flexible Anytime tickets, find the right train ticket for your journey.
Buying your Tickets to Luton Airport
You can buy train tickets to Luton Airport at any station or book online, available on the day and up to 12 weeks ahead. When you buy train tickets to Luton airport online we’ll always show you the full range of fares for your chosen journey, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
When purchasing your train tickets, simply enter Luton Airport as your departure or destination station and get a combined train and Luton DART ticket for the most seamless journey to and from the airport.
Ticket types
When traveling to Luton Airport, there are several types of train tickets available. These include Anytime tickets, Off-Peak tickets, and Advance tickets. Each type of ticket has its own benefits and restrictions, so it's important to choose the one that best fits your travel plans. It's essential to consider your travel schedule and budget when selecting the most suitable ticket for your journey to Luton Airport.
Advance train tickets to Luton Airport
Get the cheapest tickets to London Luton Airport when you buy in advance.
You can buy Luton Airport Express Advance tickets from up to 12 weeks ahead until just five minutes before the train leaves. Know when you’re going? You’ll save more if you book your ticket at least the day before you travel.
Anytime train tickets to Luton Airport
For the flexibility to change your travel plans - choose our Anytime ticket.
If you’re travelling at peak times or just want the freedom to choose, Anytime tickets offer flexibility with no time restrictions.. They’re valid on any train at any time of day on your chosen route. Simply book train tickets to Luton Airport ahead of your departure, or immediately before you travel.
Anytime Day tickets are valid on the date shown on the ticket up to 04:29 the following day
Use Anytime Singles within two days of the date shown
For Anytime Returns, travel out within five days of the date shown and return within 28 days
You can claim a refund if you decide not to travel - a £10 fee applies
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets to Luton Airport
For convenience at a great price, travel at quieter times of day with our Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. You can buy from 12 weeks ahead until just before you board and your ticket will be valid on any off-peak/super off-peak train on the date shown on your ticket.
You can change your travel date or time up until your departure day but you’ll need to pay any fare difference if the amended journey is more expensive.
Off-Peak/Super Off-Peak tickets are valid on the date shown on the ticket and up to 04:29 the next day
Use the journey planner to check which trains you can travel on
There’s a £10 fee for refunds
Luton DART tickets | Direct trains to Luton Airport
The Luton DART shuttle whisks you between Luton Airport Parkway station and the airport in under four minutes. Speed up your journey with a combined ticket to Luton Airport and get train travel and the DART in one handy ticket - just choose Luton Airport as your destination when you book.
If you don’t have a combined ticket through to Luton Airport, you’ll need to buy a separate ticket for the DART. One way adult tickets cost £4.90.
Buy tickets in advance or on the day
If your train ticket is to/from Luton Airport Parkway, you’ll need to buy a separate ticket for the DART
Luton Airport Train Tickets: FAQS
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Yes, train tickets to Luton Airport include the DART shuttle fare, so you don’t need to pay separately for the transfer from Luton Airport Parkway to the airport terminal. Make sure your ticket is for Luton Airport when booking, rather than just Luton Airport Parkway.
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Yes, you can save money on train tickets to Luton Airport by using a Railcard, booking in advance, or traveling off-peak. There are plenty of ways to save on your next train ticket with us.
1. Booking Advance tickets from and to Luton Airport up to 12 weeks ahead can help you find the cheapest tickets for your preferred travel times.
2. Purchase Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets to Luton Airport to travel during quieter times of the day.
3. Use a Railcard when you buy a ticket to Luton Airport and save up to a third on every train journey with a National Railcard.
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If you haven’t purchased your train tickets in advance, there are train ticket vending machines in the Onward Travel Centre in Luton Airport Arrivals area before exiting the building. There are also ticket vending machines located at the DART station.
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Yes, but train services to Luton Airport during the night are limited. Please check our journey planner for late or early morning departure availability.
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If you’ve purchased an Advance ticket, these are non-refundable. However, if your train is cancelled or delayed, you’re able to request a refund.
For other ticket types, including Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak and Anytime, you can claim a refund even if you decide not to travel for any reason. Please note, a £10 fee applies in these cases.
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If you’ve purchased an advance ticket and miss your train, you will need to buy a new ticket for the next available service.
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You will need to speak with a member of our team at the train station and they will advise you on the best course of action. For anyone with an Advance rail ticket, you will be asked to provide proof of the flight delay so you can hop onto the next available service.
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You can arrange for help during any train journey or at any station in the UK up to two hours before your travel time. This can be booked online, or you can phone our customer service team. Find more information about assisted train travel.
Getting your Luton Airport tickets
Collect paper tickets at the station or choose a digital ticket. Our digital E-tickets can be accessed by email, saved to your mobile phone and printed at home.
Our Advance, Anytime and Off-Peak tickets are all available as E-tickets. You’ll receive your ticket/s by email straight after you book and they’re really simple to use. You can:
Open and show the PDF ticket on your smartphone
Add tickets to Apple Wallet
Register/sign in and download your tickets to the EMR app
Print the PDF as a back up in case you lose your phone or your battery dies
Off-Peak travel to and from London
Here’s a quick guide to when Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets can be used for travel to and from London St Pancras International.
Monday to Friday
Arriving into London
Buy Off-Peak tickets for trains getting into London at or after 10:03
Buy Super Off-Peak tickets for trains getting into London at or after 11:36
Buy Anytime tickets for travel at any time of day
Travelling out of London
Buy Off-Peak tickets for trains departing from 08:47 - 16:34, and from 18:47 onwards
On Fridays, your outward ticket from London is valid all day from 08:47Buy Super Off-Peak tickets for trains departing from 10:05 - 15:34, and from 18:47 onwards
Between 16:34 and 18:47, Anytime tickets are the only valid ticket - use them for travel at any time of day
Saturday and Sunday
Buy Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets for travel at any time, all weekend
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