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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Luton
- Cheapest price on Nov 03
- €3
- Average ticket price on Nov 03
- €5
- Fastest journey on Nov 03
- 15 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 03
- 15 m
- Trains on Nov 03
- 24
- Distance
- 16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans to Luton will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 24 trains from St Albans to Luton, including 24 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 15 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.
W455493:41 PM 0h16 St Albans City (SAC) 3:57 PM Luton station (LUT) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers- C10022
3:16 PM 0h16 St Albans City (SAC) 3:32 PM Luton station (LUT) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers - W32957
3:55 PM 0h15 St Albans City (SAC) 4:10 PM Luton station (LUT) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers - W45573
3:11 PM 0h16 St Albans City (SAC) 3:27 PM Luton station (LUT) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers - W32960
3:25 PM 0h15 St Albans City (SAC) 3:40 PM Luton station (LUT) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
- W32957
3:55 PM 0h15 St Albans City (SAC) 4:10 PM Luton station (LUT) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers - W32960
3:25 PM 0h15 St Albans City (SAC) 3:40 PM Luton station (LUT) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers - W32970
12:55 PM 0h15 St Albans City (SAC) 1:10 PM Luton station (LUT) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers - W32968
1:25 PM 0h15 St Albans City (SAC) 1:40 PM Luton station (LUT) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers - W32965
8:00 PM 0h15 St Albans City (SAC) 8:15 PM Luton station (LUT) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Luton
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Trains from St Albans to Luton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 12m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Live departures
St Albans to Luton train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans to Luton trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18530 | On time 10:54 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 11:09 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C22610 | On time 11:14 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 11:29 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45543 | On time 11:19 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 11:34 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 3 | |||||
| C10086 | 8:01 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h19 | 8:20 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45395 | 8:14 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 8:30 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C10017 | 8:18 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h18 | 8:36 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02774 | 8:25 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 8:41 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45396 | 8:44 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 9:00 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C10052 | 8:48 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h18 | 9:06 AM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45521 | 12:41 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 12:57 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C10042 | 12:46 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 1:02 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32970 | 12:55 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 1:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45565 | 1:11 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 1:27 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C10044 | 1:16 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 1:32 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32968 | 1:25 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 1:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45573 | 3:11 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 3:27 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C10022 | 3:16 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 3:32 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32960 | 3:25 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 3:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45549 | 3:41 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 3:57 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C10046 | 3:46 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 4:02 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32957 | 3:55 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 4:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32965 | 8:00 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 8:15 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45599 | 8:11 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 8:27 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32961 | 8:25 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 8:41 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45552 | 8:41 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 8:57 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32967 | 8:55 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 9:11 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45572 | 9:11 PM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h16 | 9:27 PM Luton station (LUT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from St Albans to Luton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from St Albans to Luton
Most St Albans to Luton trains use the St Albans City to Luton station pair, with some services arriving at Luton Airport Parkway. Use this guide to compare St Albans and Luton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which St Albans station do trains to Luton leave from?
St Albans City train station facilities and services
St Albans City 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 St Albans City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St Albans City. ATMs are available at St Albans City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Albans City.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Albans City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St Albans City: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans City: 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 the platform. 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.
Which Luton station do trains from St Albans arrive at?
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.
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