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  • East Midlands RailwayC41888
    12:15 PM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    12:40 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC41933
    8:45 PM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    9:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC41892
    12:45 PM0h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    1:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Popular trains to and from Luton

Popular trains to Luton

London to Luton train

from $8
Direct trains available
0h25 average duration
13trains per day
Served by
  • Thameslink
  • East Midlands Railway

Brighton to Luton train

from $17
Direct trains available
1h53 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
  • Southern
  • Thameslink

Birmingham to Luton train

from $32
Direct trains available
2h11 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Chiltern Railways
  • West Midlands Trains
  • Avanti West Coast
  • East Midlands Railway

York to Luton train

from $54
Direct trains available
2h53 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • London North Eastern Railway

Liverpool to Luton train

from $65
Direct trains available
3h12 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • West Midlands Trains
  • East Midlands Railway

Popular trains from Luton

Luton to London train

from $9
Direct trains available
0h26 average duration
13trains per day
Served by
  • Thameslink
  • East Midlands Railway

Luton to Stratford train

from $15
Direct trains available
1h01 average duration
22trains per day
Served by
  • London Overground
  • Tube
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Thameslink

Luton to Brighton train

from $22
Direct trains available
2h00 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
  • Southern
  • Thameslink

Luton to Nottingham train

from $27
Direct trains available
1h25 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Railway

Luton to Leeds train

from $46
Direct trains available
3h12 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Northern Rail

Trains to Luton

Located in the county of Bedfordshire, north of London, Luton enjoys good rail links with both the UK capital and a number of cities in the Midlands. Direct trains arrive in Luton from Derby, Leicester, Sheffield, and London. Trains from London to Luton run with high regularity and can take less than 30 minutes.

Which is the main train station in Luton?

All trains arrive at the town's main train station, Luton Railway Station, which is located just at the northern edge of the town center, a short walk from the town's popular indoor shopping area, Luton Mall. A second station, Luton Airport Parkway, is used by those heading to Luton Airport, which is less than one mile away. From this station, passengers can board a Luton DART light rail link or a shuttle bus to reach the airport.

Which train companies offer trains to Luton?

East Midlands Trains operates the line from Sheffield to London, which means trains arriving from Leicester, Derby, Sheffield, and St Pancras are all operated by this company. However, the town is also served by Thameslink Rail, providing services not just from London St Pancras but also Farringdon, Bedford, and St Albans.

Why travel by train to Luton?

Luton Railway Station is conveniently located in the very heart of the city, where parking is notoriously difficult. It's also a speedier option than driving for those traveling to the city from London, Sheffield, Leicester, or Derby. Trains from London are operated by two providers and therefore run with a high frequency, with trains departing London St Pancras up to 10 times per hour throughout the day. Many trains from London take less than 30 minutes, although slower trains can take up to an hour, so travelers should check before they board.

Before you travel to Luton by train - good to know!

Although many visitors to Luton come to visit the famous Whipsnade Zoo, the quieter Woodside Animal Farm can be a more laid-back option, especially for those with young children. Visitors hoping to see nature in the wild should take a trip to Barton Hills National Nature Reserve, a beautiful hilly walking site located to the north of the town.

This historic town is home to plenty of landmark sites, but don't miss out a trip to the Vauxhall Heritage Centre. Vauxhall cars have been manufactured in Luton for 150 years.

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to Luton trainsTravel to Luton on East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

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
$8 (€7)
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
$10 (€8)
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

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
24m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€16)
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day

station information and services

Train stations in Luton

Check where to Luton trains depart and arrive, plus the main train station details for this route.

LutonLuton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LTWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Luton from Luton city centre

Bus17 · 7m · $2 · every ~2 min

Luton train station facilities and services

Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Luton.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luton.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: 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.

Luton Airport ParkwayLuton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre

Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainCorby - London St Pancras International, Sheffield - London St Pancras International, Nottingham - London St Pancras International, Kettering - London St Pancras International, Wellingborough - London St Pancras International, East Midlands Parkway - London St Pancras International · 2m · $1 · every ~4 min
BusX4, X1, X2, Z, A, X3 · 5m · $5 · every ~41 min
612, X10 · 5m · $1 · every ~2 min
44, 45, 366 · 6m · $2 · every ~2 min
101, 100 · 10m · $5 · every ~7 min

Luton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services

Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: 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.

Luton DART ParkwayLuton LU2 0HB, UKAccessibility

Luton DART Parkway train station facilities and services

Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

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