London to Luton train with East Midlands Railway

Fri, 14 Aug
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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Luton

Showing times and prices for 14 Aug

Cheapest price

8S$

Average price

22S$

Fastest journey

25 m

Average duration

25 m

Trains per day

138

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Luton will cost around 22S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 8S$.

Fast trains

Of the 138 trains that leave London for Luton every day 138 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .

The slowest trains will take 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • East Midlands RailwayC41888
    12:15 PM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    12:40 PMLuton station (LUT)
    8 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC41938
    9:45 PM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    8 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC41879
    10:45 AM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)
    9 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC41881
    11:15 AM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:40 AMLuton station (LUT)
    9 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC41884
    11:45 AM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    12:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    9 S$1One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 6S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 6S$, and a train costs an average of 10S$.

Distance: 46 km

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Coach

21S$

Average Price

15S$

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Cheapest

1h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 32m

Average total duration

1h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.0kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Luton train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Luton trains for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ThameslinkC18519
Delayed
11:18 PM 12:18 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
0h51
12:09 AM 12:09 AMLuton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45636
Delayed
11:58 PM 12:58 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
0h51
12:49 AM 12:49 AMLuton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32963
Delayed
5:15 PM 5:06 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
5:47 PM 5:47 PMLuton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45529
Delayed
5:38 PM 5:41 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
6:10 PM 6:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45380
Delayed
5:55 PM 6:11 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
6:27 PM 6:27 PMLuton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC41924
On time
6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
6:42 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45417
Delayed
6:27 PM 6:21 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
6:59 PM 6:59 PMLuton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC099516:28 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h53
7:21 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329566:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
7:10 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329618:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h35
8:41 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC41932
On time
8:15 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
8:40 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45552
Delayed
8:09 PM 8:21 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
8:42 PM 8:42 PMLuton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32967
Delayed
8:22 PM 8:36 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
0h35
8:55 PM 8:55 PMLuton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC41933
On time
8:45 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
9:10 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455728:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
9:27 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC2264512:11 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h43
12:54 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC1851912:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h51
1:09 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4562912:32 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h45
1:17 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4563612:58 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h51
1:49 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456431:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
2:33 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456332:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
3:33 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456243:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
4:33 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456354:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
5:33 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456145:16 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h41
5:57 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100915:29 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h48
6:17 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329535:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h39
6:22 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418475:45 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
6:10 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100875:58 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
6:47 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329626:11 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h41
6:52 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100156:13 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h51
7:04 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418516:17 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h28
6:45 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329726:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
7:12 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100316:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h51
7:34 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454206:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
7:27 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC099846:58 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h52
7:50 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329417:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
7:42 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418587:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
7:43 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455417:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
7:57 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100867:28 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h52
8:20 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC027677:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
8:12 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100177:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h53
8:36 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418627:49 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
8:14 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456057:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h28
8:19 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW453957:56 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
8:30 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC027748:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h35
8:41 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418638:16 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
8:41 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456068:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h28
8:49 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW453968:26 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
9:00 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC186498:28 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h52
9:20 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456008:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
9:10 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418668:47 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h27
9:14 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456028:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h28
9:19 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW453878:56 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
9:30 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418699:15 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
9:40 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454039:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
9:57 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329409:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
10:10 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100489:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
10:32 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418739:45 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
10:10 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454139:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
10:27 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC4187510:15 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
10:40 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4553510:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
10:57 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3294510:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
11:10 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC1004510:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
11:32 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC4187910:45 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
11:10 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4537510:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
11:27 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3294311:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
11:40 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC4188111:15 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
11:40 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4555311:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
11:57 AM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3293911:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
12:10 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC1003011:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
12:32 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC4188411:45 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
12:10 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4554811:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
12:27 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3295212:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
12:40 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC4188812:15 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
12:40 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4552112:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
12:57 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3297012:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
1:10 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC1004412:43 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
1:32 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC4189212:45 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
1:10 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4556512:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
1:27 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329681:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
1:40 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418931:15 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
1:40 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455341:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
1:57 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329371:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
2:10 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100511:43 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
2:32 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418981:45 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
2:10 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW453721:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
2:27 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC418992:15 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
2:40 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455362:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
2:57 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329462:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
3:10 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100222:43 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
3:32 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC419022:45 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
3:10 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455732:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
3:27 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329603:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
3:40 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100463:13 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
4:02 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC419053:15 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
3:40 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455493:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
3:57 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329573:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
4:10 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100203:43 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
4:32 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC419083:45 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h26
4:11 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329783:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
4:27 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329754:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
4:40 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100254:13 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
5:02 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC419124:16 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h26
4:42 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454154:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
4:57 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329594:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h35
5:11 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100474:43 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
5:32 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC419164:47 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
5:12 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454194:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
5:27 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329635:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
5:40 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC419195:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
5:42 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454385:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
5:57 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456075:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h31
6:07 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455295:41 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
6:15 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100265:43 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h47
6:30 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC419225:47 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h27
6:14 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkG282725:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h30
6:21 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkG282665:56 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h40
6:36 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329556:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h31
6:37 PM Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Luton

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Trains from London to Luton run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 10S$ but you can travel from only 6S$ by coach.

There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 6S$
Distance
46 km
Average train duration
1h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
10S$
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
12
Fastest train
25m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
49 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 6S$

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from London to Luton trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between London and Luton from 6S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25m
Cheapest Price
10S$
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
30m
Cheapest Price
13S$
Thameslink frequency
38 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
24m
Cheapest Price
25S$
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day

FAQs: London to Luton train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Luton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Luton can start from as little as 10S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Luton is 21S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London to Luton is 25m to travel the 46 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London to Luton leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from London to Luton leaves at 11:58 pm.
Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day from London to Luton with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from London to Luton. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 25m
When taking a train from London to Luton, you can count on East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Luton. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Luton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Luton from London is worth doing with a journey time of 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London to Luton is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Luton including taking a coach and train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Luton

Most London to Luton trains use the London St Pancras International to Luton station pair, with some services arriving at London Luton Airport. Use this guide to compare London and Luton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Luton
London St Pancras InternationalPancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK+44 2078437688WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre

Bus91, N91 · 23m · 17S$ · every ~28 min
73, N73 · 26m · 3S$ · every ~33 min
390 · 48m · 3S$ · every ~27 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 11m · 3S$ · every ~91 min

London St Pancras International train station facilities and services

London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.

London VictoriaLondon Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU+44 3450774224WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Victoria from London city centre

London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus24 · 8m · 3S$ · every ~25 min
148 · 9m · 3S$ · every ~30 min
38, N38 · 10m · 3S$ · every ~46 min
390 · 25m · 3S$ · every ~26 min
26, N26 · 28m · 6S$ · every ~27 min
A8 · 37m · 2S$ · every ~10 min
SubwayCircle, District · 5m · 3S$ · every ~108 min

London Victoria train station facilities and services

London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

FarringdonFarringdon station, Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6BYParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Farringdon from London city centre

Farringdon is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus341 · 11m · 3S$ · every ~25 min
N8, N25 · 15m · 6S$ · every ~13 min
59 · 22m · 3S$ · every ~29 min
SubwayNorthern · 9m · 3S$ · every ~86 min
Circle · 21m · 8S$ · every ~25 min

Farringdon train station facilities and services

Farringdon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Farringdon.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Farringdon.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Farringdon: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Farringdon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Farringdon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms including level boarding to Thameslink trains from Zone C on both platforms. Manual ramps are available for other zones and for London Underground services, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff provide assistance where possible, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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