London to Luton train with Thameslink

Mon, Nov 16
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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Luton

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 16
Cheapest price on Nov 16
€4
Average ticket price on Nov 16
€15
Fastest journey on Nov 16
25 m
Average journey duration on Nov 16
25 m
Trains on Nov 16
112
Distance
46 km
Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London to Luton will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.

Fast trains

On Mon, Nov 16, we found 112 trains from London to Luton, including 112 direct services.

On Mon, Nov 16 the direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .

On Mon, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 25 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.

  • East Midlands RailwayC41899
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  • East Midlands RailwayC41888
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC41875
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC41879
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC41892
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Luton

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Trains from London to Luton run on average 12 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.

There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 24m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4
Distance
46 km
Average train duration
37m
Cheapest ticket price
€4
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
12
Fastest train
24m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
56 days
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4

Live departures

London to Luton train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Luton trains for today, Sunday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkC226737:33 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
8:23 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC226598:03 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
8:53 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC226708:33 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
9:23 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC22684
On time
8:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h40
9:31 AM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC211399:00 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h27
9:27 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC226589:03 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
9:53 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC226749:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
9:57 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC226609:33 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
10:23 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454609:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
10:13 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX294269:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h40
10:31 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70927
On time
10:05 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
10:30 AM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0276010:08 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h38
10:46 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC2266710:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
11:07 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX2194810:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
10:57 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21138+ThameslinkC2266710:34 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h33
11:07 AM Luton station (LUT)1 transfer
ThameslinkW4545410:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
11:13 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC2267710:48 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
11:37 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX2194710:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
11:27 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC2156011:00 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h27
11:27 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02756
On time
11:08 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
11:44 AM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC2266811:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
12:07 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX2194611:22 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
11:58 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70921+ThameslinkC22668
On time
11:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
12:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW4545611:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
12:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC2267211:48 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
12:37 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX2194511:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
12:27 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0270112:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
12:44 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC4186512:14 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
12:39 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC5637612:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
1:07 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX2194312:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
12:59 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70924+ThameslinkC56376
On time
12:34 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h33
1:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW4544912:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
1:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC5636312:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
1:37 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX2194112:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
1:27 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02562
On time
1:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
1:44 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC41871
On time
1:14 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
1:39 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC565211:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
2:07 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX219391:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h35
1:58 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW709301:34 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
1:59 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454581:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
2:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC563611:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
2:37 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX219371:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
2:27 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027072:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
2:44 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC41877
On time
2:14 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
2:39 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC56517
On time
2:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
3:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX219352:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h35
2:58 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454442:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
3:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC418802:44 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
3:09 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC563712:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
3:37 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21933
On time
2:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
3:27 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027093:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
3:44 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC418833:14 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
3:39 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC563703:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
4:07 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21931
On time
3:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
3:59 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454413:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
4:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC418863:44 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
4:09 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC56356
On time
3:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
4:37 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21929
On time
3:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
4:27 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027044:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
4:44 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC418874:14 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
4:39 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC563774:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
5:07 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21927
On time
4:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
4:57 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454594:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
5:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC41891
On time
4:44 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
5:09 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC56518
On time
4:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
5:37 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21925
On time
4:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
5:27 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027065:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
5:44 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC41895
On time
5:14 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
5:39 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC563795:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
6:07 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21923
On time
5:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
5:59 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454535:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
6:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC41897
On time
5:44 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
6:09 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC565225:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
6:37 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21921
On time
5:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
6:27 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027036:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
6:44 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC419016:14 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
6:39 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC56513
On time
6:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
7:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21919
On time
6:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
6:59 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454486:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
7:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC419036:44 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
7:09 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC56351
On time
6:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
7:37 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21917
On time
6:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
7:27 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027087:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
7:44 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC419067:14 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
7:39 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC56354
On time
7:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
8:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21915
On time
7:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
7:59 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454517:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
8:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC41910
On time
7:44 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
8:09 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC563757:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
8:37 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21913
On time
7:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
8:27 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027028:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
8:44 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC41913
On time
8:14 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
8:39 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC565248:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
9:07 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21911
On time
8:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
8:59 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454578:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
9:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC41915
On time
8:44 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
9:09 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC56355
On time
8:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
9:37 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21909
On time
8:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
9:27 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027059:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
9:44 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC419189:14 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
9:39 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC22683
On time
9:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
10:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21907
On time
9:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h35
9:58 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21648+ThameslinkC22683
On time
9:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h32
10:07 PM Luton station (LUT)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW454409:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h37
10:13 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC22682
On time
9:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
10:37 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21905
On time
9:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
10:27 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02564
On time
10:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
10:44 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC4192010:12 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h27
10:39 PM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC56503
On time
10:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
11:08 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21903
On time
10:23 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
10:59 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70925+ThameslinkC56503
On time
10:32 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
11:08 PM Luton station (LUT)
1 transfer
ThameslinkC56500
On time
10:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
11:38 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21901
On time
10:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
11:27 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC56461
On time
11:03 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
11:53 PM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21900
On time
11:22 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h41
12:03 AM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC56465
On time
11:33 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
12:23 AM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21899
On time
11:53 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
12:42 AM Luton station (LUT)
0 transfersDirect
Monday, November 16
ThameslinkC0255612:16 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
1:06 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0255512:46 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h50
1:36 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC025591:16 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h41
1:57 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455921:47 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
2:36 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455662:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
3:33 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455903:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
4:33 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455884:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
5:33 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455835:16 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h41
5:57 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC100915:29 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h48
6:17 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329535:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h39
6:22 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC418475:45 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
6:10 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC100875:58 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h49
6:47 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329626:11 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h41
6:52 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC100156:13 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h51
7:04 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329726:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
7:12 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC100316:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h51
7:34 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC418546:47 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
7:12 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454206:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
7:27 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC099846:58 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h52
7:50 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329417:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h36
7:42 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC100327:13 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h51
8:04 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC418587:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
7:43 AM Luton station (LUT)0 transfersDirect

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East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
24m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
€4
East Midlands Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

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 Thameslink Duration
28m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
€6
Thameslink frequency
10 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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London and Luton

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from London to Luton, you can count on East Midlands Railway, Thameslink for the best way to get you to Luton. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Luton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Trains from London to Luton

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Luton can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Luton is €15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London to Luton is 24m to travel the 46 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London to Luton leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London to Luton leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 12 direct trains a day from London to Luton with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from London to Luton. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 24m
A day trip to Luton from London is worth doing with a journey time of 24m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Luton including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London to Luton

Most London to Luton trains use the London St Pancras International to Luton station pair, with some services arriving at Luton Airport Parkway. Use this guide to compare London and Luton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Luton
London St Pancras InternationalPancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK+44 2078437688WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre

Bus91, N91 · 23m · €11 · every ~28 min
73, N73 · 26m · €2 · every ~33 min
390 · 48m · €2 · every ~27 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 11m · €2 · every ~91 min

London St Pancras International train station facilities and services

London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.

London VictoriaLondon Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU+44 3450774224WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Victoria from London city centre

London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus24 · 8m · €2 · every ~25 min
148 · 9m · €2 · every ~30 min
38, N38 · 10m · €2 · every ~46 min
390 · 25m · €2 · every ~26 min
26, N26 · 28m · €4 · every ~27 min
A8 · 37m · €1 · every ~10 min
SubwayCircle, District · 5m · €2 · every ~108 min

London Victoria train station facilities and services

London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

FarringdonFarringdon station, Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6BYParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Farringdon from London city centre

Farringdon is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus341 · 11m · €2 · every ~25 min
N8, N25 · 15m · €4 · every ~13 min
59 · 22m · €2 · every ~29 min
SubwayNorthern · 9m · €2 · every ~86 min
Circle · 21m · €5 · every ~25 min

Farringdon train station facilities and services

Farringdon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Farringdon.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Farringdon.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Farringdon: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Farringdon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Farringdon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms including level boarding to Thameslink trains from Zone C on both platforms. Manual ramps are available for other zones and for London Underground services, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff provide assistance where possible, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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