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Typical cost and journey time from Luton into central London.
DART + Thameslink train
CheapestFastestCost
About £20–25through ticket includes the DART
Time
35–45 min to St Pancras
- Hours
- Trains 24/7 (hourly overnight)
- Where to find it
- DART station a short walk from the terminal.
- Good to know
- Buy a through ticket to 'London Terminals' — it covers the DART.
Taxi
Cost
About £90–130
Time
60–90 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Taxi rank outside the terminal.
Uber / Bolt
Cost
About £70–100
Time
60–90 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Pick-up in the mid-stay car park.
Our pick
Luton is 35 miles from central London. The train is fastest; National Express and Green Line coaches are the budget option to Victoria and Baker Street.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about Luton.
What's the cheapest way from Luton to central London?
DART + Thameslink train: About £20–25 (through ticket includes the DART), taking 35–45 min to St Pancras.
How much is a taxi from LTN to central London?
About £90–130. The ride takes 60–90 min.
What hours does the DART + Thameslink train run?
Trains 24/7 (hourly overnight).
Where do Uber / Bolt pick up at Luton?
Pick-up in the mid-stay car park. Expect to pay about £70–100.
Where do I catch the DART + Thameslink train?
DART station a short walk from the terminal.
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