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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Luton
Showing times and prices for Nov 20
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
16 km
Cheap tickets
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 €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave St Albans for Luton on Thu, Nov 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 20 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 Thu, Nov 20 the slowest trains will take 16 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.
04:45PM0h16
St Albans05:01PMLuton
€61One-way
0 transfers
12:45PM0h16
St Albans01:01PMLuton
€91One-way
0 transfers
08:25AM0h15
St Albans08:40AMLuton
€91One-way
0 transfers
12:25PM0h15
St Albans12:40PMLuton
€91One-way
0 transfers
07:14AM0h16
St Albans07:30AMLuton
€101One-way
0 transfers
05:01AM0h15
St Albans05:16AMLuton
€101One-way
0 transfers
08:25AM0h15
St Albans08:40AMLuton
€91One-way
0 transfers
12:25PM0h15
St Albans12:40PMLuton
€91One-way
0 transfers
07:14AM0h16
St Albans07:30AMLuton
€101One-way
0 transfers
04:45PM0h16
St Albans05:01PMLuton
€61One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for St Albans to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Luton 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 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€8 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St Albans to Luton train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans to Luton trains for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 3:55 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:14 AM St Albans | 0h16 | 7:30 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:55 AM St Albans | 0h15 | 11:10 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:58 PM St Albans | 0h14 | 4:12 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:45 PM St Albans | 0h16 | 5:01 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:14 PM St Albans | 0h15 | 5:29 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 14m.
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 16 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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 St Albans to Luton trainsThameslink trains will get you between St Albans and Luton from €5. 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
14m
Cheapest Price
€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 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.
Cheap train tickets from St Albans to Luton can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for St Albans to Luton is €8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the St Albans to Luton train travel time is 14 min for the 15 km long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from St Albans to Luton leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from St Albans to Luton leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from St Albans to Luton without having to change trains with Thameslink. There are 8 direct trains from St Albans to Luton each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the route from St Albans to Luton you can take a train with Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between St Albans and Luton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 55.
Passengers board the train most frequently from St Albans City, which is located around 0.4 miles (630 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Luton, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Luton from St Albans is worth doing with a journey time of 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from St Albans to Luton by train is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between St Albans and Luton including taking a train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from St Albans to Luton
St Albans
Luton
The major train station for departures in St Albans is St Albans City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Albans City for your trip from St Albans to Luton.
St Albans City
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Luton is Luton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton for your journey to Luton from St Albans.
Luton
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Leagrave
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Luton
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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