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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Croydon
Showing times and prices for Dec 16
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
59 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Croydon will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Luton for Croydon on Tue, Dec 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.
W5950506:13AM1h05
Luton station (LUT)07:18AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$381One-way
0 transfers
W57807 · G8364406:56AM1h20
Luton station (LUT)08:16AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$381One-way
1 transfer
W57804 · G8364006:24AM1h22
Luton station (LUT)07:46AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$381One-way
1 transfer
W5949306:52AM1h01
Luton station (LUT)07:53AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$381One-way
0 transfers
W5935306:02AM1h01
Luton station (LUT)07:03AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$381One-way
0 transfers
W5949306:52AM1h01
Luton station (LUT)07:53AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$381One-way
0 transfers
W5935306:02AM1h01
Luton station (LUT)07:03AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$381One-way
0 transfers
W5950506:13AM1h05
Luton station (LUT)07:18AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$381One-way
0 transfers
W5950606:43AM1h05
Luton station (LUT)07:48AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$381One-way
0 transfers
W57807 · G8364406:56AM1h20
Luton station (LUT)08:16AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$381One-way
1 transfer
Live departures
Luton to Croydon train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Croydon trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 4:49 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W59353 | On time 6:02 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h01 | 7:03 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W59505 | On time 6:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h05 | 7:18 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W57804 · G83640 | On time 6:24 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h22 | 7:46 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
| W59506 | On time 6:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h05 | 7:48 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W59493 | On time 6:52 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h01 | 7:53 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W57807 · G83644 | On time 6:56 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h20 | 8:16 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains
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Overview: Train from Luton to Croydon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Luton to Croydon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 1h 1m.
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 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Croydon trainsThameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Croydon from $18 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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 1m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
Thameslink frequency
5 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
Family area
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
$45 (€36)
east_midlands_trains frequency
5 a day
FAQs: Trains from Luton to Croydon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Croydon 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 Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Typically, spending two to three days in Croydon allows visitors to explore its main attractions, enjoy local dining, and experience nearby sites.
The distance by train from Luton to Croydon is 36 miles (59 km).
The train station in Luton that goes to Croydon is Luton station (LUT), which connects to East Croydon (ECR).
There is no high speed train available from Luton to Croydon.
The train journey from Luton to Croydon is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through suburban and urban areas, with views mainly of residential neighborhoods and commercial zones.
Yes, a day trip from Luton to Croydon is feasible, with a travel time of 1h 1m and a distance of 36 miles (59 km). Trains run 6 times per day.
Train ticket prices from Luton to Croydon can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $18 (€14), while the average price is around $42 (€33).
The train from Luton to Croydon takes 1h 1m and runs 6 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Croydon is by train, with a cost of around $18 (€14).
The last train from Luton to Croydon leaves at 11:58 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Luton to Croydon.
The first train from Luton to Croydon leaves at 12:01 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Croydon.
Yes, there is a direct train from Luton to Croydon. This service operates 5 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luton to Croydon
Luton
Croydon
The major train station for departures in Luton is Luton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton for your trip from Luton to Croydon.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Croydon is East Croydon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at East Croydon for your journey to Croydon from Luton.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:05 Saturday 05:55 - 20:25 Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3 and 4/5
- National key toilets: Yes
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
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:15 Saturday 06:25 - 20:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent High street shops
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: B2 station category. Step free access available for platform 1 and 3 using the London Road car park entrance . This side gate is kept locked but has help buttons to request use. Step-free access via separate entrance to platform 4 (to Sutton).
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for West Croydon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop B5 in Station Road Due to ongoing works, the stops for Rail Replacement bus services at West Croydon bus station are subject to regular change. Please check with local staff if intending to use this service.
- Metro: London Trams (formerly Tramlink) services to Elmers End, Beckenham Junction and New Addington via East Croydon
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