Is Luton or Gatwick better?

I prefer Gatwick, as you don't have the shuttle to the train station that you have at Luton. The station platforms at Gatwick are directly below the South Terminal. I'd opt for Gatwick over Luton. Gatwick for sure, it's a much nicer all round airport experience.



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Heathrow Airport (LHR) Because London Heathrow Airport is so large, it's fairly easy to get to and from and you have a number of options to choose from. London Underground - The Piccadilly Line runs directly through the city, straight to the airport, and back.

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Heathrow, Gatwick and City are considered more premium passenger experiences, while Stansted, Luton, and Southend are very much budget terminals. Where you are going in central London (or coming from) should influence your choice of airport.

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Gatwick follows as the secondary and second busiest airport. Heathrow is larger and has better links in and out of the airport to Central London. Heathrow has five terminals and four runways.

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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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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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Luton is smaller and less walking to get to the gates. Stansted is easiest to get to London with direct trains and 2 coach routes. Luton requires a shuttle bus to get to the rail station. I wouldn't be too bothered which I chose and would go with ease of flight rather than travel to/from the airport.

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Since Heathrow is close to central London, its prime location makes it a preferred choice for travellers heading to the city. The airport is well-connected to the heart of London through the Piccadilly Line on the Underground metro system.

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Heathrow lacks the low-cost element of Gatwick Airport. London Gatwick is a hub of low-cost operations, which London Heathrow is not.

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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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The cheapest option between Luton Airport and London are the Luton Airport bus services. The stops in London are also in all probability going to be much nearer your accommodation than the main alternative train service.

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easyBus. The cheapest way to get to London from Gatwick is taking an easyBus minibus. The sooner you get your tickets online, the cheaper they are, costing from £ 2 ( US$ 2.40) for a single journey.

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