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.

The cheapest way to get from Luton Airport (LTN) to central London is almost always by bus/coach.

Here’s a breakdown of the main budget options, from cheapest to more expensive:

1. National Express or Green Line Coach (Bus)

• Cost: £5 - £15 one-way if booked in advance online. Walk-up fares are higher.
• Journey Time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 2+ hours, depending on traffic and destination.
• Details: Buses run frequently (every 15-30 mins) to key London locations like Victoria Coach Station, Baker Street, and Marble Arch. This is the undisputed cheapest public transport option. Always book online in advance for the lowest fares.

2. Local Bus + Train (The “Thameslink” via Luton Town)

• Cost: £10.20 - £16.70 (total) for a through ticket.
• Journey Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes to central London (e.g., St Pancras).
• Details:
  1. Take the Arriva Bus 100 or Stagecoach Bus A from outside the terminal to Luton Airport Parkway Station (10-minute ride). The bus fare is included if you buy a through train ticket from “Luton Airport”.
  2. Catch a Thameslink train direct to central London (St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, London Bridge).
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