4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford to Luton
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€15
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€31
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 43 m
Trains on Sep 17
15
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford to Luton will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
It's difficult to get from Watford to Luton without transferring at least once.
C09984+
C00115+
W11094+L227295:32 AM2h18Watford High Street (WFH)7:50 AMLuton station (LUT)€151One-way3 transfers- C09984+C00118+W11094+L227295:16 AM2h34Watford High Street (WFH)7:50 AMLuton station (LUT)€151One-way3 transfers
- C10015+W110885:51 AM1h13Watford Junction (WFJ)7:04 AMLuton station (LUT)€151One-way1 transfer
- W45578+C17913+C3421312:11 AM2h22Bushey (BSH)2:33 AMLuton station (LUT)€191One-way2 transfers
- W45578+C17913+C3421312:13 AM2h20Watford High Street (WFH)2:33 AMLuton station (LUT)€191One-way2 transfers
- C10015+W110885:51 AM1h13Watford Junction (WFJ)7:04 AMLuton station (LUT)€151One-way1 transfer
- W32941+W70569+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International5:59 AM1h43Watford Junction (WFJ)7:42 AMLuton station (LUT)€401One-way2 transfers - P69700+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
C418585:50 AM1h53Bushey (BSH)7:43 AMLuton station (LUT)€401One-way2 transfers - W70246+C418474:16 AM1h54Bushey (BSH)6:10 AMLuton station (LUT)€401One-way1 transfer
- C00118+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+C418545:18 AM1h54Bushey (BSH)7:12 AMLuton station (LUT)€401One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Watford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Luton:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Luton costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Live departures
Watford to Luton train times
The table below shows live departures for Watford to Luton trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17913+W45578+C34213 | Delayed 11:25 PM 12:11 AMBushey (BSH) | 2h22 | 11:19 PM 11:19 PMLuton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| C17913+W45578+C34213 | Delayed 11:25 PM 12:13 AMWatford High Street (WFH) | 2h20 | 11:19 PM 11:19 PMLuton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| C17913+W45578 | Delayed 11:25 PM 12:25 AMWatford Junction (WFJ) | 2h08 | 2:33 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| C17913+W45578+C34213 | 12:11 AM Bushey (BSH) | 2h22 | 2:33 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| C17913+W45578+C34213 | 12:13 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h20 | 2:33 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| C17913+W45578 | On time 12:25 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h08 | 2:33 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| W70246+C41847 | On time 4:13 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h57 | 6:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| W70246+C41847 | On time 4:16 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1h54 | 6:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| C00118+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+C41854 | 5:16 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h56 | 7:12 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| W11094+C09984+C00118 · L22729 | 5:16 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h34 | 7:50 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
| C00118+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+C41854 | 5:18 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1h54 | 7:12 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| W11094+C09984+C00115 · L22729 | 5:32 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h18 | 7:50 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
| C00115+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+W32941 | 5:32 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h10 | 7:42 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| C00115+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+W32941 | 5:34 AM Bushey (BSH) | 2h08 | 7:42 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| P69700+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+C41858 | 5:48 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h55 | 7:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| P69700+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+C41858 | 5:50 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1h53 | 7:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
| W11088+C10015 | 5:51 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h13 | 7:04 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
| W70569+W32941+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International | 5:59 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h43 | 7:42 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Watford to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Watford to Luton run on average 22 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Thameslink from Watford to Luton trainsWest Midlands Trains, Thameslink trains will get you between Watford and Luton from €4. 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 Watford to Luton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford 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 Watford to Luton
Most Watford to Luton trains use the Watford Junction to Luton station pair, with some services arriving at London Luton Airport. Use this guide to compare Watford and Luton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Watford station do trains to Luton leave from?
Getting to Watford Junction from Watford city centre
Watford Junction train station facilities and services
Watford Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Watford Junction.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Watford Junction.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Watford Junction. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Watford Junction: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Watford Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Watford High Street from Watford city centre
Watford High Street train station facilities and services
Watford High Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Watford High Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Watford High Street. ATMs are available at Watford High Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Watford High Street.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Watford High Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Watford High Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford High Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Bushey from Watford city centre
Bushey is 1 km from Watford city centre. Public transport options include:
Bushey train station facilities and services
Bushey has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bushey.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bushey.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bushey. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bushey: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bushey: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bushey: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Luton station do trains from Watford 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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