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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Wellingborough
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Wellingborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Wellingborough will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 4 trains that leave Luton for Wellingborough on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 27 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.
9:31 AM0h25Luton9:56 AMWellingborough$141One-way0 transfers- 8:28 AM0h25Luton8:53 AMWellingborough$191One-way0 transfers
- 10:31 AM0h25Luton10:56 AMWellingborough$201One-way0 transfers
- 10:39 PM0h27Luton11:06 PMWellingborough$441One-way0 transfers
- 10:31 AM0h25Luton10:56 AMWellingborough$201One-way0 transfers
- 9:31 AM0h25Luton9:56 AMWellingborough$141One-way0 transfers
- 8:28 AM0h25Luton8:53 AMWellingborough$191One-way0 transfers
- 10:39 PM0h27Luton11:06 PMWellingborough$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Luton to Wellingborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Wellingborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Wellingborough:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Wellingborough costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Wellingborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 56m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (32m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $14 (€12) 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 Railway, 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 Wellingborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Wellingborough trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 PM Luton | 0h27 | 5:07 PM Wellingborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 8:28 AM Luton | 0h25 | 8:53 AM Wellingborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:31 AM Luton | 0h25 | 9:56 AM Wellingborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:31 AM Luton | 0h25 | 10:56 AM Wellingborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Wellingborough
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Trains from Luton to Wellingborough run on average 9 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Wellingborough trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Wellingborough from $7 (€6). 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 Wellingborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luton to Wellingborough
Most Luton to Wellingborough trains use the Luton to Wellingborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Wellingborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do trains to Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough station do trains from Luton arrive at?
Getting to Wellingborough from Wellingborough city centre
Wellingborough is 1 km from Wellingborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Wellingborough train station facilities and services
Wellingborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wellingborough.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Wellingborough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wellingborough.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wellingborough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wellingborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wellingborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. 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 taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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