What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to bus which costs £8 - £40 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest way to get from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luton Station Interchange station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

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 20m.

How far is it from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Luton and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 60 miles. The road distance is 68.2 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

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

Where do I catch the Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus from?

Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train from?

Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The best way to get from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £40 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus arrive?

Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train arrive?

Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Book your Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

There are 1100+ hotels available in London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Can I share a ride from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Luton and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 20m
£30–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
2h 45m
£8–40
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
£24–44
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Luton to London Gatwick-LGWrideshare 67.8 mi
1h 16m
£16–21
Drive 67.8 mi
1. Drive from Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)car 67.8 mi
1h 16m
£17–24

Luton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train

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Distance: 59.3 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Luton, England and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?

Thameslink operates a train from Luton to Gatwick Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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