A metered Hackney Carriage taxi from the rank just beyond Bus Bay A takes you direct to London St Pancras International or Euston Station with no pre-booking. Trains and coaches are the other main options. The Luton Airport Express reaches London St Pancras International in 22 minutes, and coaches take 50 minutes to central London.
London Luton Airport arrivals and departures today
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BelfastBHDAberdeenABZ| How | Time | Price | Notes |
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| train (Luton Airport Express) | 22 minutes | London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway, then a 4-minute Luton DART connection to the Terminal. | |
| train (Luton Airport Express) | £10 one-way | Advance purchase fares from London; includes the Luton DART connection to the terminal. | |
| coach (National Express / Greenline) | 50 minutes | To central London; services run throughout the day and night. | |
| coach (National Express / Greenline) | 60-90 minutes | From central London to the airport; journey time depends on traffic. | |
| taxi (Hackney Carriage) | Metered black cabs from the taxi rank just beyond Bus Bay A; direct to London St Pancras International or Euston Station, no pre-booking required. |
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| Free wifi | Free onboard WiFi on the Luton Airport Express train. |
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| SIM cards at the airport | — |
Taxi to Luton Airport
Taxis pick up from the rank just beyond Bus Bay A. These are metered Hackney Carriages, so no pre-booking is needed, and they run direct to London St Pancras International or Euston Station. Note that the Drop Off Zone costs £7 for 10 minutes and £1 per minute thereafter, which taxis may add to your fare. For a free drop-off, taxis can use the Long Stay Car Park, where a free shuttle bus runs roughly every 20 minutes and takes around 10 minutes to the terminal.
Train and coach options
The Luton Airport Express runs from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway in 22 minutes, then a 4-minute Luton DART connection takes you to the Terminal. Advance fares start at £10 one-way from London and include the DART connection. National Express and Greenline coaches take 50 minutes to central London, with services through the day and night. In the other direction, coaches from central London to the airport take 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic. Coaches and buses stop directly outside the terminal, so no extra transfer is needed.
Booking tips and staying connected
Book Luton Airport Express Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead, or until just five minutes before departure to get the Advance fares. When booking, select "Luton Airport" rather than Luton Airport Parkway so the DART connection is included in your fare. Onboard WiFi is free on the Luton Airport Express train. If you prefer mobile data from the moment you land, a travel eSIM can have you online before you reach the taxi rank.
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Questions
Do I need to book a taxi to Luton Airport?
No. Hackney Carriages wait at the rank just beyond Bus Bay A and are metered, so you can turn up and go. They run direct to London St Pancras International or Euston Station.
How long does the train take from London to Luton Airport?
The Luton Airport Express takes 22 minutes from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway, then a 4-minute Luton DART connection to the Terminal.
How much is the train to Luton Airport?
Advance purchase fares from London start at £10 one-way and include the Luton DART connection to the terminal.
Is there a free drop-off at Luton Airport?
Yes. Taxis can use the Long Stay Car Park for a free drop-off, with a free shuttle bus running approximately every 20 minutes and taking around 10 minutes to the terminal. The Drop Off Zone costs £7 for 10 minutes and £1 per minute thereafter.
Do coaches stop at the terminal?
Yes. National Express and Greenline coaches stop directly outside the terminal, so no extra transfer is needed. They take 50 minutes to central London, and 60 to 90 minutes from central London depending on traffic.