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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Market Harborough
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Market Harborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Market Harborough will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Luton for Market Harborough on Mon, May 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 51 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.
10:40 AM0h51Luton11:31 AMMarket Harborough$211One-way0 transfers- 4:11 PM0h51Luton5:02 PMMarket Harborough$531One-way0 transfers
- 4:11 PM0h51Luton5:02 PMMarket Harborough$531One-way0 transfers
- 10:40 AM0h51Luton11:31 AMMarket Harborough$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Luton to Market Harborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Market Harborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Market Harborough:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Market Harborough costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Market Harborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (44m by train vs 1h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $32 (€25) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Luton to Market Harborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Market Harborough trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:09 PM Luton | 0h51 | 8:00 PM Market Harborough | 1 transfer | |
| 7:39 PM Luton | 0h51 | 8:30 PM Market Harborough | 1 transfer | |
| 8:09 PM Luton | 0h51 | 9:00 PM Market Harborough | 1 transfer | |
| 8:39 PM Luton | 0h51 | 9:30 PM Market Harborough | 1 transfer | |
| 9:57 PM Luton | 0h42 | 10:39 PM Market Harborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:54 PM Luton | 0h48 | 11:42 PM Market Harborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 PM Luton | 0h56 | 12:26 AM Market Harborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Market Harborough
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Trains from Luton to Market Harborough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Market Harborough trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Market Harborough from $21 (€17). 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 Market Harborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luton to Market Harborough
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- 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
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ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: rear of booking hall, and Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses leave from the Bay adjacent to the station car park.
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