Is Gatwick or Luton easier to get to from London?

4. Luton (LTN) Like Gatwick and Stansted, London's fourth airport, at Luton, is nearly 30 miles from the city center. Yet despite being the same distance from town, it's the quickest of the three to reach by train (not including the shuttle bus to the terminal).



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London City Airport (LCY) London City Airport is located closest to the city and since it is connected to the Underground network, it gets you there fastest too. Situated near the city center and Canary Wharf, the financial heart of London, City Airport is popular for business trips.

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St Albans. I'll end with what might just be the easiest day trip from London. St Albans is less than 20 minutes by train from some London stations and is a great choice if you don't have much time or don't want to spend too much of it in transit.

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When to arrive. While there's no need to arrive any earlier, we recommend you always arrive at the airport as advised by your airline - typically 2-3 hours before your flight.

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The average journey time by train between Luton and Gatwick Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes, with around 104 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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The Gatwick Express train is by far the most preferred method of transportation to get to and from central London and Gatwick Airport. Non-stop trains run every 15 minutes, and take about 30 minutes (or 35 minutes on Sundays) between both pick-up points.

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The Gatwick Express train is by far the most preferred method of transportation to get to and from central London and Gatwick Airport. Non-stop trains run every 15 minutes, and take about 30 minutes (or 35 minutes on Sundays) between both pick-up points.

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Despite being a bit farther from the city centre than Heathrow, Gatwick offers efficient and well-connected transportation options, making it a popular choice for both short-haul European flights and travellers heading to south coast destinations.

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Generally, the journey from Gatwick Airport to London by train takes around 48 minutes, although the fastest services take just 28 minutes. As there are around 935 direct trains on this route every day, you don't need to make any changes during your journey.

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Minimum times between flights? The absolute minimum time between flights without contingency that you should contemplate making a transfer between Heathrow and Gatwick is 3 hours - and that is with a through flight ticket using Terminal 5 at Heathrow. You really need to allow 4 hours.

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What is the nearest airport to London? The nearest airport to London is London City (LCY) Airport which is 7.7 miles away. Other nearby airports include London Heathrow (LHR) (14.4 miles), London Gatwick (LGW) (24.5 miles), London Luton (LTN) (28 miles) and London Stansted (STN) (31.4 miles).

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Gatwick Airport is about 28 miles (45km) south of the centre of London.

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How much does the train from Luton Airport to London cost? Train tickets from Luton Airport to London can start from as little as $9.25 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.

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Passengers arriving at Luton Airport Parkway station without a through ticket to the Airport and who want to use the shuttle bus will pay a bus fare of £2.40 single, £3.80 Standard Open Return (children between 5 to 11 pay half price and under 5s go free).

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