London, United Kingdom · about 85 km apart
LGW to LTN: how to transfer in London
Best way to get from Gatwick to Luton — fares, times, and what to avoid.
Best option
National Express 757 direct coach
Fare: £25–35Journey: 2.5–3 hoursMin. connection: 4 hours
Direct; every 60–90 min. Traffic on M25 can add 30–60 min.
Other ways to make the transfer
Thameslink train (LGW → St Pancras → Luton Airport Pkwy + shuttle)
Fare: £28–45
Journey: 2–2.5 hours
One change at St Pancras; DART shuttle at Luton Airport Parkway.
Uber / private hire
Fare: £110–170
Journey: 90 min–2.5 hours
Only worth it for groups off-peak.
Before you go
- Thameslink runs 24/7 on weekends — the coach is the fallback overnight
- LTN's DART shuttle from Luton Airport Parkway is £4.90 and takes 4 min
Full airport guides
This guide covers the transfer in both directions — the route, fares, and times are the same LGW ↔ LTN.
FAQ
What's the fastest way from LGW to LTN?
National Express 757 direct coach — about 2.5–3 hours for £25–35. Direct; every 60–90 min. Traffic on M25 can add 30–60 min.
How much time should I leave between flights at LGW and LTN?
We recommend at least 4 hours door to door, accounting for baggage claim, transfer, check-in, and security.
How far is LTN from LGW?
About 85 km across London.