London Luton Airport (LTN) is another important airport for low-cost airlines. It's about 50 kilometres northwest of London. There is a terminal and even if it is small enough, it has good services.
Car Rentals
At the airport, you can rent private cars. The minimum price for this type of transfer is £60. Visit
uk.getaround.com for more about renting a car in London. It easy and accessible for everyone.
Coaches and buses
You can go to central London with National Express or Green Line. With both it takes about 1 hour and a half.
Both arrive at Victoria Bus Station. National Express serves stations such as Golders Green, Finchley Road, St. John's Wood, Baker Street and Portman Square. With Green Line you can stop at Brent Cross, Finchley Road, Baker Street or Marble Arch among others.
The price of National Express is about £10 and the price of Green Line is £10.50 if you buy it online.
Trains
In the airport itself there is no train but you can go with a shuttle to the nearest stations and take a train there. You can go with East Midlands Trains (from £14) or First Capital Connect (from £16). The most important final stations are London St Pancras and London Bridge. This takes between 30 and 50 minutes.
Taxi
Taxis may be another option for those who prefer comfort and speed, but keep in mind that the service can cost you around £110.
However, with Uber, the service will probably be cheaper.
How to get to London from Luton Airport
To get to London from Luton, several options are available:
Transfer service
If you do not wish to complicate your task, by booking the transfer service, a driver will be present to greet you with your name on a sign, and will take you to your hotel as soon as possible. The minimum price is £60, which is cheaper than a taxi.
Train
The train is the easiest and fastest way to get to London. Two railway companies offer this service: East Midlands Trains and First Capital Connect.
The most important destinations served are St Pancras International and London Bridge. During the week, during the day, some trains also stop at Farringdon, City Thameslink and London Blackfriars.
Terravision
The Terravision bus service makes stops at Brent Cross, Baker Street, Marble Arch and Victoria stations. The journey to Victoria takes almost an hour.
Round-trip tickets cost £17.75. By purchasing your tickets in advance on the website, you can usually benefit from discounts.
Easy Bus
The most economical way to get to London since Luton is by Easy Bus. If you buy your flight tickets well in advance, and depending on other factors, the price of the bus ticket can cost at least £2. The major disadvantage of this minibus is that it will take you 1 hour and 20 minutes to get to Victoria.
Taxi
Apart from the fact that it is not the fastest means of transport, the price of a taxi from Luton to London is around £110, which is not recommended for the tightest budgets!