The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Luton
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Luton will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Luton without transferring at least 2 times.
W02972+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
C52619
W02743+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
C52457
C74898+
C51607 · C51437
C72202+
C51641 · C51467
C74800+
C51580 · C52509
W02972+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
C52619
W02743+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
C52457
C72202+
C51641 · C51467
C74800+
C51580 · C52509
C74898+
C51607 · C51437Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€72 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Luton train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Luton trains for today, Wednesday, January 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:52 PM Birmingham | 2h33 | 5:25 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:52 PM Birmingham | 2h31 | 6:23 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:52 PM Birmingham | 2h28 | 10:20 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 22 | |||||
C74898+ C51607 · C51437 | On time 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h34 | 10:55 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
W02743+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C52457 | On time 8:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h23 | 11:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
C72202+ C51641 · C51467 | On time 8:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h33 | 11:25 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
W02972+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C52619 | On time 9:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h23 | 11:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
C74800+ C51580 · C52509 | On time 9:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h33 | 11:55 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Birmingham to Luton trains with Omio?
East Midlands Trains as well as Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains offer trains services from Birmingham to Luton. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Birmingham to Luton.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Luton.
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- Multiple travel company options: While East Midlands Trains tickets can be bought on East Midlands Trains's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains to help you choose the right option for your journey from Birmingham to Luton.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Luton
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Birmingham to Luton start from as low as $32 (€25) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $90 (€72) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 6 daily trains from Birmingham to Luton with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 6m but the average duration is 2h 23m
Train Operators
- Travel from Birmingham to Luton with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, and Chiltern Railways
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is East Midlands Trains.
- High-speed trains are available.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Luton station (LUT)
- First train typically departs at 12:05 AM and the last at 11:22 PM
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€25) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:22 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways from Birmingham to Luton trainsEast Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Birmingham and Luton from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Chiltern Railways
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Luton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Luton
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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