The average train between Luton and London Stansted Airport (STN) takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Luton to London Stansted Airport (STN). 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 Stansted Airport (STN). The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 8:59 PM which arrives into London Stansted Airport (STN) at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 42m • 2 changes


1h 28m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 28m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to London Stansted Airport (STN). However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN) station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Luton to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Stansted Airport station.
Book your Luton to London Stansted Airport (STN) train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and London Stansted Airport (STN) is 46.6 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Stansted Airport via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Tottenham Hale station, and Tottenham Hale in around 1h 39m.