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Travel from London to Luton Airport by train from just £10 one-way
Book train tickets to Luton Airport
Travel from London to Luton Airport by train with the Luton Airport Express taking as little as 32 minutes from London St Pancras International. Choose from a range of flexible ticket options and enjoy a convenient journey, with easy connections to the airport via the Luton DART shuttle.
Plan your journey with a choice of affordable fares and convenient travel options:
• Tickets from just £10 one-way when you book your journey to Luton Airport.
• Save more with Advance tickets, available to book up to 12 weeks before you travel.
• Use a Railcard and save up to one-third on eligible train journeys.
• Reach Luton Airport in as little as 32 minutes from London St Pancras International.
• Enjoy a comfortable journey with frequent direct trains and no changes required.
• Make your journey seamless by booking a combined train and Luton DART ticket to the airport.
Ticket Types
Choose the ticket type that best suits your journey, from flexible fares for convenient travel to Advance tickets that can help you save when you book ahead.
Advance Tickets
Advance tickets are our lowest-priced fares, helping you save when you book your journey to Luton Airport ahead of time. Available up to 12 weeks before departure and until five minutes before your train leaves, they’re ideal when you know which train you want to catch.
Super Off Peak tickets
Super Off-Peak tickets can help you save when you travel during the quietest periods. They’re valid on permitted Super Off-Peak services on the date shown on your ticket, subject to the applicable restrictions.
Anytime Tickets
Anytime tickets give you the flexibility to travel on any permitted train on the date shown on your ticket. They’re a convenient option if your travel plans may change or you’re not sure which train you’ll catch.
Luton Dart Tickets
Luton DART tickets cover the short shuttle journey between Luton Airport Parkway and London Luton Airport. Choose a combined train and Luton DART ticket when booking for a simpler journey from London to the airport.
Off Peak Tickets
Off-Peak tickets offer a lower fare for travelling outside the busiest times of day. They’re available on permitted Off-Peak services on the date shown on your ticket, making them a good choice if your travel plans are flexible.
Discounted Tickets
There are several ways to save on your journey to Luton Airport, including booking Advance tickets early, travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard. Eligible Railcard holders can save up to one-third on train journeys, subject to the relevant terms and conditions.
Why Choose to Travel with Luton Airport Express?
Make the journey to London Luton Airport easier with fast, comfortable and convenient travel from London St Pancras International. Modern electric Class 360 trains offer free onboard Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, dedicated luggage space and accessible toilets with baby-changing facilities. With direct trains reaching Luton Airport Parkway in as little as 32 minutes, you can then continue to the terminal on the Luton DART shuttle, with a combined train and DART ticket available when you book to Luton Airport. Leaving the car at home also makes the Luton Airport Express a more sustainable way to travel.
With simple connections, useful facilities and flexible ticket options, it’s an easy way to start your journey from London to the airport.
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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