Luton to St Albans train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to St Albans

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

$11

Average price

$11

Fastest journey

13 m

Average duration

13 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

16 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Luton to St Albans will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Luton for St Albans on Thu, Nov 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 14 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.

ThameslinkY37016
08:43AM0h14
Luton station (LUT)
08:57AMSt Albans City (SAC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkY36182
08:01AM0h13
Luton station (LUT)
08:14AMSt Albans City (SAC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkY37010
08:13AM0h14
Luton station (LUT)
08:27AMSt Albans City (SAC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkY36183
08:31AM0h13
Luton station (LUT)
08:44AMSt Albans City (SAC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkY36677
08:27AM0h13
Luton station (LUT)
08:40AMSt Albans City (SAC)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Luton to St Albans

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €9.

Distance: 9 miles (16 km)

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€9

Average price

Cheapest

€9

Average price

44m

Average total duration

Fastest

14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 9m

Average total duration

39m

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30m

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Live departures

Luton to St Albans train times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to St Albans trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 4:08 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
thameslinkY36182
On time
8:01 AM Luton station (LUT)
0h13
8:14 AM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY37010
On time
8:13 AM Luton station (LUT)
0h14
8:27 AM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36478
On time
8:17 AM Luton station (LUT)
0h13
8:30 AM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36677
On time
8:27 AM Luton station (LUT)
0h13
8:40 AM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36183
On time
8:31 AM Luton station (LUT)
0h13
8:44 AM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY37016
On time
8:43 AM Luton station (LUT)
0h14
8:57 AM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to St Albans

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Trains from Luton to St Albans run on average 8 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 11m.
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
9 miles (16 km)
Average train duration
14m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€6)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
11m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:56
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 from Luton to St Albans trainsThameslink trains will get you between Luton and St Albans from $8 (€6). 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
11m
Cheapest Price
$6 (€5)
Thameslink frequency
7 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

FAQs: Trains from Luton to St Albans

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to St Albans 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 St Albans, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
FAQs
A visit to St Albans can be comfortably experienced in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore its historic cathedral, Roman ruins, and charming markets.
Train ticket prices from Luton to St Albans can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $8 (€6), while the average price is around $11 (€9).
The cheapest way to get from Luton to St Albans is by train, with a cost of around $8 (€6).
The distance by train from Luton to St Albans is 9 miles (16 km).
The train from Luton to St Albans takes 11m and runs 8 per day.
The first train from Luton to St Albans leaves at 12:01 AM.
The train station in Luton that goes to St Albans is Luton station (LUT), which connects to St Albans City (SAC).
The last train from Luton to St Albans leaves at 11:56 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Luton to St Albans.
There is no high speed train available from Luton to St Albans.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to St Albans.
Yes, there is a direct train from Luton to St Albans. This service operates 7 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
The train journey from Luton to St Albans offers a pleasant trip through the English countryside, featuring views of green fields and charming villages, but is not typically considered one of the most scenic routes in the UK.
Yes, a day trip from Luton to St Albans is feasible as the journey takes only 11m and the distance is 9 miles (16 km). Trains run 8 times per day.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Luton to St Albans

Luton
St Albans
The major train station for departures in Luton is Leagrave. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leagrave for your trip from Luton to St Albans.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
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
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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 4
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
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
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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front and rear entrances
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
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
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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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