The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford to Luton
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
18
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 €35 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.
W06175+
W59322
W06711 · W06181+
W59349
W06181+
W59349
P10665+
W07025+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
W59632
W06704+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
C51871
W06181+
W59349
W06175+
W59322
W05637+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
C52633
W06704+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
C51871
W05894+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
C52633Travel 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 prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€17 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Watford to Luton train times
The table below shows live departures for Watford to Luton trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:45 PM Watford | 1h16 | 4:01 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 17 | |||||
P10664+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ W59632 | On time 6:03 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h09 | 8:12 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
P10664+ W05892+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C52605 | On time 6:03 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h40 | 7:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
W05892+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C52605 | On time 6:12 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h31 | 7:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
W05892+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C52605 | On time 6:15 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1h28 | 7:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
P10665+ W07025+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ W59632 | On time 6:18 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h54 | 8:12 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
P10665+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C52633 | On time 6:18 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h56 | 8:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
P10665+ W07025+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ W59632 | On time 6:20 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1h52 | 8:12 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
W06175+ W59322 | On time 6:31 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h19 | 7:50 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
P10667+ W05894+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C52633 | On time 6:33 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h41 | 8:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3 transfers | |
P10669+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C51871 | On time 6:48 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h53 | 8:41 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
W05894+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C52633 | On time 6:49 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1h25 | 8:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
W05637+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C52633 | On time 6:54 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h20 | 8:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
W06711 · W06181+ W59349 | On time 6:56 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1h34 | 8:30 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
W06181+ W59349 | On time 7:15 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h15 | 8:30 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1 transfer | |
W06704+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C51871 | On time 7:19 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1h22 | 8:41 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
W08007+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ W59421 | On time 7:33 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1h37 | 9:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
W05897+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ W59421 | On time 7:35 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h35 | 9:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
W05899+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ C52294 | On time 7:47 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h27 | 9:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Watford to Luton
Trains from Watford to Luton run on average 22 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, London Public Transportation (3), London Overground, Avanti West Coast from Watford to Luton trainsThameslink, West Midlands Trains, London Public Transportation (3), London Overground, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Watford and Luton from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London Public Transportation (3)
London Overground
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.

When departing from Watford, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Watford Junction, Watford High Street and Watford North. When arriving in Luton, you can end your journey in train stations like Luton and Luton Airport Parkway.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Watford Junction, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Watford to Luton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00 Saturday 09:30 - 12:15
- Type of shops available: High Street shops located nearby
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Lower High Street for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Lower High Street for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- Metro: Watford London Underground station (Metropolitan line) is approximately 34 minutes' walk away
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 21:00 Saturday 08:15 - 15:15 Sunday 09:15 - 16:30
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Bushey Station
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind the Ticket Office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- 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
- 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
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