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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Luton

Showing times and prices for Dec 08

Cheapest price

€56

Average price

€65

Fastest journey

1 h 57 m

Average duration

2 h 42 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

118 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Brighton to Luton will cost around €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Brighton for Luton on Mon, Dec 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .

On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 5 h 31 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.

SouthernSN457600+ThameslinkY11412
12:02AM5h31
Brighton station (BTN)
05:33AMLuton station (LUT)
561One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkY36825 · Y36672
05:44AM1h57
Brighton station (BTN)
07:41AMLuton station (LUT)
671One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkY36821 · Y36667
05:06AM2h04
Brighton station (BTN)
07:10AMLuton station (LUT)
671One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkY36978
05:26AM2h00
Brighton station (BTN)
07:26AMLuton station (LUT)
671One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkY36982
05:56AM2h00
Brighton station (BTN)
07:56AMLuton station (LUT)
671One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Brighton to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 73 miles (118 km)

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€31

Average price

€26

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Cheapest

2h 29m

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Fastest

1h 59m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Live departures

Brighton to Luton train times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Luton trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 4:19 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
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On time
8:58 AM Brighton station (BTN)
2h29
11:27 AM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
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On time
9:22 AM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
12:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY37013+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX25276
On time
9:29 AM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
12:14 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
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On time
9:29 AM Brighton station (BTN)
2h38
12:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
3 transfers
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On time
10:12 AM Brighton station (BTN)
2h23
12:35 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36866+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX04533
On time
10:22 AM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
1:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY37025+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX25263
On time
10:29 AM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
1:14 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
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On time
11:12 AM Brighton station (BTN)
2h23
1:35 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY37037+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+east_midlands_railwayY07127
On time
11:29 AM Brighton station (BTN)
2h30
1:59 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
southernY28592+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+east_midlands_railwayY07609
On time
12:12 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h23
2:35 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36886+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX04529
On time
12:22 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
3:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY37049+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX25283
On time
12:29 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
3:14 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
southernY28596+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+east_midlands_railwayY07614
On time
1:12 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h24
3:36 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36896+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX04527
On time
1:22 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
4:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY37061+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX25281
On time
1:29 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
4:14 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
southernY28600+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+east_midlands_railwayY07621
On time
2:12 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h23
4:35 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36906+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX04525
On time
2:22 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
5:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY37073+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX25284
On time
2:29 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
5:14 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
southernY28604+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+east_midlands_railwayY07625
On time
3:12 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h24
5:36 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36916+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX04523
On time
3:22 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
6:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY37085+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX25271
On time
3:29 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
6:14 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
southernY28608+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+east_midlands_railwayY07633
On time
4:12 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h24
6:36 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36926+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX04521
On time
4:22 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
7:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY37097+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX25270
On time
4:29 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
7:14 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
southernY28612+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+east_midlands_railwayY07638
On time
5:12 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h23
7:35 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36936+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX04519
On time
5:22 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
8:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY37109+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX25268
On time
5:29 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
8:14 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
southernY28616+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+east_midlands_railwayY07644
On time
6:12 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h23
8:35 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36946+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX04517
On time
6:22 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
9:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY37121+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX25266
On time
6:29 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
9:14 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
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On time
7:12 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h23
9:35 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36956+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX045157:22 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
10:07 PM Luton station (LUT)2 transfers
thameslinkY37133+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX252577:29 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
10:14 PM Luton station (LUT)2 transfers
southernY28622+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX04514
On time
7:42 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h55
10:37 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
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On time
8:12 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h27
10:39 PM Luton station (LUT)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36962+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+thameslinkX045138:22 PM Brighton station (BTN)
2h45
11:07 PM Luton station (LUT)2 transfers
Monday, December 8
southernSN457600+thameslinkY11412
On time
12:02 AM Brighton station (BTN)
5h31
5:33 AM Luton station (LUT)
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Luton

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Trains from Brighton to Luton run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 53m.

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
Bus from $20 (€16)
Distance
73 miles (118 km)
Average train duration
1h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
$27 (€22)
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 53m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:57
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
Bus from $20 (€16)

Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Brighton to Luton trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Brighton and Luton from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 6m
Cheapest Price
$39 (€31)
Southern frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a 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
1h 52m
Cheapest Price
$27 (€22)
Thameslink frequency
9 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

FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Luton

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.
Yes, a day trip from Brighton to Luton is feasible with a travel time of 1h 53m and a distance of 73 miles (118 km). Trains run 10 times per day.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
Train ticket prices from Brighton to Luton can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $27 (€22), while the average price is around $38 (€31).
The distance by train from Brighton to Luton is 73 miles (118 km).
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Luton is by bus, with a cost of around $20 (€16).
The first train from Brighton to Luton leaves at 12:02 AM.
The train from Brighton to Luton takes 1h 53m and runs 10 per day.
The last train from Brighton to Luton leaves at 11:57 PM.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Luton is Brighton station (BTN), which connects to Luton station (LUT).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Brighton to Luton.
The train journey from Brighton to Luton offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the South Downs, picturesque countryside, and glimpses of towns and villages along the route.
There is no high speed train available from Brighton to Luton.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Luton.
Yes, there is a direct train from Brighton to Luton. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by Thameslink.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Brighton to Luton

Brighton
Luton
The major train station for departures in Brighton is Aldrington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aldrington for your trip from Brighton to Luton.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. 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 Southern 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
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Subway
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
Dining
  • The Grand Central
  • The Cyclist
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • £0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Brighton
  • Ibis Brighton City Centre
  • My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
  • Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transit options for Brighton
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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. 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 Southern 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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