The average train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Luton takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Luton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminal 5 is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Luton at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Luton. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Luton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Luton train services, operated by Heathrow Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Luton train services, operated by Heathrow Express, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Heathrow Terminal 5 to Luton train tickets online with Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Luton is 45.8 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Luton via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 23m.