The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Rushden
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Rushden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Rushden will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 6 trains that leave Luton for Rushden on Wed, Dec 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 10 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
On Wed, Dec 10 the slowest trains will take 26 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.
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Y07596Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Luton to Rushden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Rushden 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 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€22 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Luton to Rushden train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Rushden trains for today, Tuesday, December 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y07619 | On time 12:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0h27 | 1:07 PM Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07624 | On time 1:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0h27 | 1:37 PM Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07627 | On time 1:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0h27 | 2:07 PM Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 10 | |||||
Y07594 | On time 8:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0h26 | 8:40 AM Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07596 | On time 8:45 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0h26 | 9:11 AM Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07599 | On time 9:15 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0h26 | 9:41 AM Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07601 | On time 9:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0h26 | 10:06 AM Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07606 | On time 10:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0h26 | 10:36 AM Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07608 | On time 10:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0h27 | 11:07 AM Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Rushden
Trains from Luton to Rushden run on average 7 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 26m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Luton to Rushden trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Luton and Rushden from €5. 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 Rushden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Rushden 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 Rushden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luton to Rushden
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
- Car Park: Station 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 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- 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
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