The average train between Luton and London Paddington takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Luton to London Paddington. 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 Luton and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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55 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at London Paddington station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Luton to London Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to London Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Book your Luton to London Paddington train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Luton and London Paddington is 43.6 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Luton to Farringdon every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 41 min.