Croydon to Luton train

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Cheap train tickets from Croydon to Luton

Showing times and prices for Dec 08

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
ThameslinkP85184
05:54AM2h29
East Croydon (ECR)
08:23AMLuton station (LUT)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
ThameslinkP86294
05:39AM2h14
East Croydon (ECR)
07:53AMLuton station (LUT)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
ThameslinkP86292
04:42AM2h41
East Croydon (ECR)
07:23AMLuton station (LUT)
$291One-way
1 transfer

Live departures

Croydon to Luton

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 8
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Thameslink
P86292
On time
04:42AM East Croydon (ECR)
2h41
07:23AM Luton station (LUT)
1 transfer
Thameslink
P86294
Delayed
05:39AM 04:36AMEast Croydon (ECR)
2h14
07:53AM Luton station (LUT)
1 transfer
Thameslink
P85184
Delayed
05:54AM 05:30AMEast Croydon (ECR)
2h29
08:23AM Luton station (LUT)
1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Croydon to Luton?

The best time to book your train from Croydon to Luton is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Croydon to Luton route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Croydon to Luton per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Croydon to Luton.

Fastest train times from Croydon to Luton

Showing times and prices for Dec 08

Fastest Journey

2 h 14 m

Average

2 h 28 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

59 km

It's difficult to get from Croydon to Luton without transferring at least once.

Fastest
ThameslinkP86294
05:39AM2h14
East Croydon (ECR)
07:53AMLuton station (LUT)
$291One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkP85184
05:54AM2h29
East Croydon (ECR)
08:23AMLuton station (LUT)
$291One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkP86292
04:42AM2h41
East Croydon (ECR)
07:23AMLuton station (LUT)
$291One-way
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Croydon to Luton

Trains from Croydon to Luton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€23) if you book in advance.
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
Distance
36 miles (59 km)
Average train duration
1h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
$26 (€23)
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
4
Train providers
2
Fastest train
1h 4m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:55
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

Train companies: Thameslink and East Midlands Trains from Croydon to Luton trains

For as little as $25 (€22) you can travel by train from Croydon to Luton with Thameslink and East Midlands Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

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.

Thameslink from Croydon to Luton train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h
  • Cheapest Price: $25
  • Thameslink frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Croydon to Luton

FAQs: Travel by train from Croydon to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Croydon to Luton.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Croydon to Luton can start from as little as $26 (€23) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Croydon to Luton is $35 (€31); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Croydon to Luton train travel time is 1 h 4 min   for the 37 mile (59 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Croydon to Luton leaves at 12: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Croydon to Luton leaves at 11: 55 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Croydon to Luton without having to change trains with Thameslink. There are 4 direct trains from Croydon to Luton each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Luton. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Croydon to Luton.
For the journey from Croydon to Luton you can take a train with Thameslink or East Midlands Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Croydon and Luton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 55 PM.

When departing from Croydon, you have various train station options to start your journey from including East Croydon and South Croydon. When arriving in Luton, you can end your journey in train stations like Luton and Luton Airport Parkway.

Passengers board the train most frequently from East Croydon, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Luton, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Luton from Croydon is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Croydon to Luton by train is February.
You have options as you can travel from Croydon to Luton 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from Croydon to Luton

Croydon
Luton
The major train station for departures in Croydon is South Croydon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at South Croydon for your trip from Croydon to Luton.
South CroydonWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Atesh Restaurant
  • Anabella's Kitchen
  • A & N Brothers Cafe
  • Boulevard
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. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
  • 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: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Kirkdale Hotel
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 4 & 5
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:05 Saturday 05:55 - 20:25 Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Himalaya Tandoori Takeaway
  • Golden Orient
  • Lupita Coffee House
  • Superfryer
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 on platform 6 above the waiting room.
  • 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 2/3 and 4/5
  • National key toilets: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms on platform 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The waiting room on platform 6 has one small step to access. Seating is also available on platforms 3, 4, 5 and 6
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • AMT Coffee
  • Delice De France
  • Pret A Manger
  • Subway
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 access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
  • 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
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • EasyHotel Croydon
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
Public transit options for East Croydon
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
The major train station for arrivals in Luton is Leagrave. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leagrave for your journey to Luton from Croydon.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Maci's Fish & Chips
  • Blossom Garden
  • Red Rooster Peri Peri
  • Jade House
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Villa Ada
  • Nakorn Thai
  • Chicago Rock Cafe
  • Numtan Thai
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Thistle Express Luton
  • Easy Hotel Luton
  • Comfort Hotel London Luton
  • Leaside Hotel
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Sicilian
  • Cheese & Pickle Sandwich Bar
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 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4

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