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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Greenwich
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Greenwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Greenwich will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 6 trains that leave Luton for Greenwich on Mon, Jun 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
7:25 AM1h39Luton9:04 AMGreenwich$191One-way0 transfers- 8:55 AM1h39Luton10:34 AMGreenwich$191One-way0 transfers
6:13 AM2h06Luton8:19 AMGreenwich$211One-way0 transfers- 5:24 AM1h40Luton7:04 AMGreenwich$221One-way0 transfers
- 6:24 AM1h40Luton8:04 AMGreenwich$281One-way0 transfers
- 8:55 AM1h39Luton10:34 AMGreenwich$191One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 AM1h39Luton9:04 AMGreenwich$191One-way0 transfers
- 6:24 AM1h40Luton8:04 AMGreenwich$281One-way0 transfers
- 5:24 AM1h40Luton7:04 AMGreenwich$221One-way0 transfers
- 5:35 AM1h47Luton7:22 AMGreenwich$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Luton to Greenwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Greenwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$21 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Greenwich:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Greenwich costing on average $21 (€18).
Other travel options to Greenwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
Live departures
Luton to Greenwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Greenwich trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TL385900 · TL494500+ Tube from Finsbury Park to Tottenham Hale+ X64146 | On time 6:24 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h26 | 9:50 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 5 transfers | |
TL507600 · G88764+Tube from Finsbury Park to Tottenham Hale+ P77017 | 7:51 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h46 | 10:37 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 4 transfers | |
TL507600 · G88764+ P88877+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 7:51 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h17 | 10:08 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 3 transfers | |
TL507500 · X64119+Tube from Finsbury Park to Tottenham Hale+ Metro from Stratford (London) to Greenwich | On time 8:17 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h33 | 10:50 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 4 transfers | |
| TL507500 · X64119+P88881+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 8:17 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2h21 | 10:38 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 3 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Greenwich
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Luton to Greenwich run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway from Luton to Greenwich trainsThameslink, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Luton and Greenwich from $5 (€4). 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 Luton to Greenwich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Greenwich 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 Greenwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luton to Greenwich
Most Luton to Greenwich trains use the Luton to Greenwich station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Greenwich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do trains to Greenwich leave from?
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
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.
Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Leagrave from Luton city centre
Leagrave is 4 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Leagrave train station facilities and services
Leagrave has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leagrave.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leagrave.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leagrave.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leagrave: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leagrave: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leagrave: 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.
Which Greenwich station do trains from Luton arrive at?
Getting to Greenwich from Greenwich city centre
Greenwich is 2 km from Greenwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Greenwich train station facilities and services
Greenwich has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Greenwich.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Greenwich.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Greenwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Greenwich: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Greenwich: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Greenwich: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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