What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £9 - £35 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luton and arriving at Gatwick Airport. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Luton to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Luton and Gatwick Airport is 60 miles. The road distance is 68.1 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Gatwick Airport?

The train from Luton to Gatwick Airport takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Luton to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Luton to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Gatwick Airport train from?

Luton to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Luton to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Luton to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Luton to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Luton to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Luton to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Luton to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Gatwick Airport is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Luton to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Luton to Gatwick Airport?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to Gatwick Airport?

Book your Luton to Gatwick Airport bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Luton to Gatwick Airport - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 21m
£30–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
2h 15m
£9–35
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 12m
£12–19
Drive 67.7 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Gatwick Airportcar 67.7 mi
1h 16m
£17–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
2h 17m
£24–49

Luton to Gatwick Airport by train

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Distance: 59.3 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Luton to Gatwick Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 12m.

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