Luton to London St Pancras International Trains From £4.80*

Getting from Luton to London St Pancras International with Thameslink takes between twenty-three and thirty-three minutes.

Your train will take you through Bedfordshire, enter Greater London, and then continue towards St Pancras International, situated in Inner London.

Thameslink provides a vital north-south rail connection across London, linking the city to locations such as Luton and Cambridge. The service runs through central London, making stops at important stations, including London Bridge and City Thameslink.

Departing from Luton Airport Parkway

Luton Airport Parkway Station is on Parkway Road, just off Kimpton Road, near Luton Airport. The station serves both the airport and the southern section of the town.

It’s accessible by local buses, and taxis can drop you off at the main entrance.

Thameslink, Luton Airport Express, and East Midlands Railway are the primary operators at this station; there are also light rail connections via Luton DART.

Main stops

There are only two stops from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras International: Harpenden and St Albans City.

These may change, however, so it’s best to check before you travel to make sure.

If you want to buy cheap train tickets, use a Railcard to net yourself a discount and use sites like TrainPal to find the best fares.

Arriving at London St Pancras International

London St Pancras is one of the UK’s most well-known stations. Located on Euston Road, it’s an excellent station to arrive at, as it’s surrounded by fast and reliable public transport, which makes getting around London easy, while also being near so many places to explore. Eurostar, Southeastern, East Midlands Railway, and Thameslink use St Pancras International.

Buses and taxis conveniently stop along Euston Road. The closest underground station is Kings Cross, which connects to the Circle, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. From Kings Cross, it’s just a two-minute walk to St Pancras International.

There’s plenty to do around the station, too. The British Museum, the Wellcome Collection, and the British Library are all within walking distance. However, if you want to take advantage of the station’s superb connectivity, Buckingham Palace, Lord’s Cricket Ground, the City of London, and the Tower of London are all easily accessible from Kings Cross Underground Station. Not to mention, one of London’s swishest hotels is connected to the station: the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

Thameslink train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi.
• First Class: A Luton to London St Pancras International First Class ticket is available on Thameslink services. However, it’s worth considering that this journey is only fourteen minutes long.

Thameslink train travel advice

• Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. Extra pets cost half the adult fare. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. here is no need to pre-book.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Help with carrying luggage and accessing the platform, offer ramps and transportation, and give help and guidance on tickets.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.