The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Luton
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
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.
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.
SN457600+
Y11412
Y36825 · Y36672
Y36821 · Y36667
Y36978
Y36982
Y36825 · Y36672
Y36978
Y36982
Y36821 · Y36667
SN457600+
Y11412Travel 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m 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
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y37007+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ G03475 | On time 8:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h29 | 11:27 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36856+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04535 | On time 9:22 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 12:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37013+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X25276 | On time 9:29 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 12:14 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37013+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ Y07121+ X04535 | On time 9:29 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h38 | 12:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
Y28584+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07597 | On time 10:12 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h23 | 12:35 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36866+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04533 | On time 10:22 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 1:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37025+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X25263 | On time 10:29 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 1:14 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28588+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07602 | On time 11:12 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h23 | 1:35 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37037+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ Y07127 | On time 11:29 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h30 | 1:59 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28592+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07609 | On time 12:12 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h23 | 2:35 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36886+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04529 | On time 12:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 3:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37049+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X25283 | On time 12:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 3:14 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28596+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07614 | On time 1:12 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h24 | 3:36 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36896+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04527 | On time 1:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 4:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37061+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X25281 | On time 1:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 4:14 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28600+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07621 | On time 2:12 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h23 | 4:35 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36906+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04525 | On time 2:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 5:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37073+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X25284 | On time 2:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 5:14 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28604+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07625 | On time 3:12 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h24 | 5:36 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36916+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04523 | On time 3:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 6:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37085+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X25271 | On time 3:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 6:14 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28608+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07633 | On time 4:12 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h24 | 6:36 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36926+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04521 | On time 4:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 7:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37097+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X25270 | On time 4:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 7:14 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28612+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07638 | On time 5:12 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h23 | 7:35 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36936+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04519 | On time 5:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 8:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37109+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X25268 | On time 5:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 8:14 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28616+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07644 | On time 6:12 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h23 | 8:35 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36946+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04517 | On time 6:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 9:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37121+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X25266 | On time 6:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 9:14 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28620+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07649 | On time 7:12 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h23 | 9:35 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36956+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04515 | 7:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 10:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y37133+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X25257 | 7:29 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 10:14 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28622+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ X04514 | On time 7:42 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h55 | 10:37 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y28624+ Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ Y07654 | On time 8:12 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h27 | 10:39 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
Y36962+ Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+ X04513 | 8:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h45 | 11:07 PM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, December 8 | |||||
SN457600+ Y11412 | On time 12:02 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 5h31 | 5:33 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Luton
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.
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 |
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.
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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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Luton
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms
- Storage location: Subway
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- 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. 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- 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
- 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
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