Cheapest€10.07
- Essex County Council EC622306:5551m07:46Islington bus stationLuton DART Parkway
Door to door 1h 35mCO2 1.4 kgChanges 0Changeable for a fee
Traveling from Islington to Luton costs €10.07 at the cheapest and takes 1h 10m door to door at the fastest, across 2 modes and 10 operators. The route covers 50 km. Cheapest is by Coach, fastest is by Train.
At a glance
- Distance
- 50 km
- Fastest
- 1h 10m
- Average
- 1h 14m
- Services per day
- 50
- Cheapest
- €10.07
- CO2 per passenger
- 1.6 kg
Every way to make this journey
Journey times below are door to door, so they include getting to the terminal and away from it at the other end. Fares are the cheapest we currently sell on September 12, 2026.
| Mode | Door to door | Moving | At the ends | From | CO2 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 1h 10m | 26m | 44m | €11.88 | 1.6 kg | 45 |
| Coach | 1h 31m | 47m | 44m | €10.07 | 1.4 kg | 5 |
- 1h 10mFastest, by Train
- €10.07Cheapest, by Coach
- 1.4 kgLowest CO2, by Coach
- 50 kmDistance traveled
The cheapest and the fastest on September 12, 2026
Two journeys we can sell today, with the service number each operator files them under.
Fastest€19.04
- Avanti West Coast AW486918:5226m19:18Islington stationLuton railway station
Door to door 1h 10mCO2 1.6 kgChanges 0Refundable
Today's real departures
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
| Operator | Service | Departs | Arrives | Takes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Buses1 changes | 43 | 08:01 | 08:40 | 39m |
| London Busesdirect | 476 | 08:05 | 08:16 | 52m |
| London Busesdirect | 43 | 08:09 | 08:12 | 48m |
| London Buses1 changes | 73 | 08:26 | 09:10 | 44m |
| London Buses1 changes | 38 | 08:31 | 09:10 | 39m |
Prices over the next three weeks
Live from our own engine, refreshed on every request. The cheapest days for each way of traveling are marked.
| Cheapest fare by mode and day for Islington to Luton | SatSep 12 | SunSep 13 | MonSep 14 | TueSep 15 | WedSep 16 | ThuSep 17 | FriSep 18 | SatSep 19 | SunSep 20 | MonSep 21 | TueSep 22 | WedSep 23 | ThuSep 24 | FriSep 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 | €10.07 |
| Train | €15.74 | €12.99 | €11.88 | €11.88 | €11.88 | €12.44 | €11.88 | €11.88 | €11.88 | €11.88 | €11.88 | €11.88 | €11.88 | €11.88 |
Cheapest day: 2026-09-12 · €10.07
That is the traveling done. What happens after you walk out into Luton is not something we sell.
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When to book Islington to Luton
The same search run across the whole booking window, so the shape of the curve is visible rather than described.
- €10.0790 days
- €10.0760 days
- €10.0745 days
- €10.0730 days
- €10.0721 days
- €10.0714 days
- €10.077 days
- €10.073 days
- €10.071 days
- Cheapest lead time
- Fares bottom out around 90 days ahead, at €10.07.
- How much it moves
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive lead time is 0 percent. The most expensive point is €10.07, 90 days out.
- What that means
- Today sits outside the cheap window, which opens around 90 days before departure. There is no advantage to booking this minute.
Book now Fares on this route are lowest around 1 days ahead, so there is no rush yet.
Which departure day costs least
Median cheapest fare for each weekday, taken across the next three weeks of real prices.
- €10.07Sun
- €10.07Mon
- €10.07Tue
- €10.07Wed
- €10.07Thu
- €10.07Fri
- €10.07Sat
How the fare moves month by month
The same journey priced on the fifteenth of each of the next six months.
- €10.07Sep
- €10.07Oct
- €10.07Nov
- €10.07Dec
- €10.07Jan
- €10.07Feb
The route
What the journey actually looks like
Direct or connecting, how far the route really runs, and what happens when a connection is missed.
- How far it really runs
- The route covers 50 km against 44 km in a straight line, a detour of 14 percent. Track and road geometry account for the difference.
- First and last departure
- The first service of the day leaves Islington at 06:01 and the last at 19:33, across 45 departures. The return direction keeps its own timetable, so the times back are not these times reversed.
Where you leave from and where you arrive
The stations, airports and ports each mode on this corridor actually uses.
Luton
Rail
- Luton railway station
- Luton Hoo railway station
- Luton Bute Street railway station
Bus
- Luton DART Parkway
- Luton Airport Coach Terminal
Who runs this route
Speed, flexibility and what is on board. Nothing here is a rating, because we have not earned one.
| Operator | From | Fastest | Typical speed | Flexibility | On board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | €11.88 | 1h 10m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 Chiltern Railways | €11.88 | 1h 10m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 East Midlands | €11.88 | 1h 10m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
| Essex County Council | €10.07 | 1h 29m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
| Govia Thameslink Railway | €11.88 | 1h 10m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 Grand Central | €11.88 | 1h 10m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 London Midland | €11.88 | 1h 10m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 London North Eastern Railway | €11.88 | 1h 10m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 Lumo | €11.88 | 1h 10m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
| Virgin Trains East Coast | €11.88 | 1h 10m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
What the fare is made of
Every part of the total, so the number at checkout is the number here.
| Part | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Operator fare | €5.99 | 59% |
| Taxes | €0.60 | 6% |
| Supplier fees | €1.49 | 15% |
| Our service fee | €1.99 | 20% |
| Total you pay | €10.07 | 100% |
The train gets in hours before any room is ready. Holding a bag is not what we sell.
Baggage storage near Luton railway station
Most of the points near Luton railway station open before the first train and close after the last one.
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Questions about Islington to Luton
The questions people actually ask about this trip, answered from the same prices and times the page above is built on rather than written once and left to go stale.
How long does it take to get from Islington to Luton?
The fastest journey from Islington to Luton takes 1h 10m door to door, of which 26m is spent moving, on the Train. Most services take around 1h 14m, because that average includes slower stopping services and journeys with a connection. Times include reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end.
How much does it cost to travel from Islington to Luton?
The cheapest fare from Islington to Luton is €10.07, checked on September 12, 2026. A typical fare across the next three weeks is €11.88. Both figures are the total for one passenger, including taxes, supplier fees and our service fee, so nothing is added at checkout.
What is the cheapest way to get from Islington to Luton?
The cheapest way from Islington to Luton is by Coach, at €10.07 for one passenger on September 12, 2026. That journey takes 1h 31m door to door. Cheaper is rarely faster on this corridor, and the comparison table on this page shows what each mode costs against what it saves.
What is the fastest way to get from Islington to Luton?
The fastest way from Islington to Luton is by Train, at 1h 10m door to door. Only 26m of that is spent moving; the remaining 44m is reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end. The cheapest fare on that mode is €11.88.
When should I book Islington to Luton?
Fares from Islington to Luton bottom out around 90 days before departure, at €10.07. Across the whole booking window the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive lead time is 0 percent, measured on September 12, 2026. Booking inside the last week has consistently cost more on this corridor.
Which day of the week is cheapest for Islington to Luton?
Sunday is the cheapest day to depart from Islington to Luton, at €10.07. That is the median of 21 priced departure days across the next three weeks, checked on September 12, 2026. Shifting a departure by one day is usually worth more than shifting the booking by one week.
Which month is cheapest for Islington to Luton?
September is the cheapest of the next 6 months to travel from Islington to Luton, at €10.07 for one passenger. Each month is priced on its fifteenth, so the comparison is like for like rather than a mix of weekends and midweek departures.
Who runs service from Islington to Luton?
10 operators sell services from Islington to Luton across 2 modes: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, East Midlands, Essex County Council, Govia Thameslink Railway, Grand Central. Journey times, fares and fare conditions differ between them, and the operator table on this page compares all of them on speed, flexibility and what is provided on board.
Is there a direct service from Islington to Luton?
Every service we sell from Islington to Luton is direct, with around 50 departures a day and a fastest journey of 1h 10m door to door. No connection is needed, so there is no missed connection risk to plan around on this corridor.
How much CO2 does the journey from Islington to Luton produce?
Traveling from Islington to Luton by Coach produces about 1.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, the lowest of any mode on this corridor. The same journey by Train produces about 1.6 kg, roughly 1 times as much for one passenger.
Which station or terminal do services from Islington to Luton use?
Services from Islington to Luton by Train leave from Islington station and arrive at Luton railway station. Allow about 44m in total for reaching the departure terminal and leaving the arrival one, which is already included in every door to door time on this page.
Can I change or refund a ticket from Islington to Luton?
10 of the 10 operators we sell from Islington to Luton allow a change or a refund. A change on a changeable fare costs €5.00. The operator table on this page names which is which, and the condition is shown again before you pay.
Where these numbers come from
Derived from service area No carrier record names this exact pair. The operators listed publish a service area covering both places at a distance their mode plausibly carries people, which is evidence that the corridor is served and not evidence of a specific service. Pages state which, because presenting the two as the same thing would be dishonest.
Schedules, seat counts and fares are generated by our own model until the supplier contracts are signed. Places, coordinates, operators, which operator serves which pair, and every distance are real. We would rather say that on every page than let a modeled number pass for a filed one.
Defined in full at Door to door, Fares, The booking window, Carbon, Distances
- On this page
- Every figure above was computed for Islington to Luton on September 11, 2026: 50 km of route against 44 km in a straight line, 50 services a day, 10 operators, a cheapest fare of €10.07, and 1h 10m door to door on the fastest mode. The return direction is computed separately and its numbers are not these numbers.
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