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The cheapest and fastest trains from Barking to Luton
Showing times and prices for 31 May
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
52 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barking to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barking to Luton will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Fast trains
To travel from Barking to Luton you need to make at least 2 changes.
C34377 · L24623+
X5662322:441h56Barking station (BKG)0:40Luton station (LUT)£91One-way2 changes- C34352 · G58772+X5668622:091h53Barking station (BKG)0:02Luton station (LUT)£91One-way2 changes
- C34350 · G58988+X567369:391h48Barking station (BKG)11:27Luton station (LUT)£141One-way2 changes
- C34324 · G58975+X567379:091h48Barking station (BKG)10:57Luton station (LUT)£141One-way2 changes
- C34352+
Tube from Blackhorse Road to London St Pancras International+X5668622:091h53Barking station (BKG)0:02Luton station (LUT)£141One-way2 changes
W70927+Tube from Blackhorse Road to London St Pancras International+C343148:541h36Barking station (BKG)10:30Luton station (LUT)£221One-way2 changes- X56737+
Y65143+
P85908+
Metro from West Ham to Stratford International9:121h45Barking station (BKG)10:57Luton station (LUT)£221One-way3 changes - C34350 · G58988+X567369:391h48Barking station (BKG)11:27Luton station (LUT)£141One-way2 changes
- C34324 · G58975+X567379:091h48Barking station (BKG)10:57Luton station (LUT)£141One-way2 changes
- X56686+P85990+Y65195+Metro from West Ham to Stratford International22:121h50Barking station (BKG)0:02Luton station (LUT)£141One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Barking to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barking to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 52 km
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£19 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barking to Luton train times
The table below shows live departures for Barking to Luton trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L24839+X56101+Y64979 | Delayed 16:36 17:16Barking station (BKG) | 1h41 | 18:57 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| Y64979+X56025+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International | On time 17:16 Barking station (BKG) | 1h52 | 19:08 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G07138+C41926+Tube from Blackhorse Road to London St Pancras International | On time 17:39 Barking station (BKG) | 1h31 | 19:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| L24599+Y64981+X56099 | Delayed 17:06 17:46Barking station (BKG) | 1h41 | 19:27 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 31 May | |||||
| Y65139+Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+C22674 | 8:02 Barking station (BKG) | 1h55 | 9:57 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| Y65063+Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+C22660 | 8:16 Barking station (BKG) | 2h07 | 10:23 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| C34314+Tube from Blackhorse Road to London St Pancras International+W70927 | 8:54 Barking station (BKG) | 1h36 | 10:30 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| C34324 · G58975+X56737 | 9:09 Barking station (BKG) | 1h48 | 10:57 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| Y65143+Metro from West Ham to Stratford International+P85908+X56737 | 9:12 Barking station (BKG) | 1h45 | 10:57 Luton station (LUT) | 3 changes | |
| C34350 · G58988+X56736 | 9:39 Barking station (BKG) | 1h48 | 11:27 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or Tube to find the best option for your trip from Barking to Luton.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Barking to Luton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Barking to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Barking to Luton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 1h 31m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Train companies: London Overground, Thameslink, Tube from Barking to Luton trainsLondon Overground, Thameslink, Tube trains will get you between Barking 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
1h 31m
Cheapest Price
£11
Thameslink frequency
4 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
London Overground
About
London Overground is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a network of suburban rail services in and around Greater London. The services run from early morning until late at night, with some lines running 24 hours a day. The trains come in a variety of types, including the Class 378 Capitalstar, Class 172 Turbostar, Class 315, Class 317, Class 508 and Class 700 Desiro City. London Overground offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, off-peak and super off-peak tickets. Onboard facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, power sockets and CCTV. The most popular routes for London Overground are from Euston to Watford Junction, from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, and from Clapham Junction to Stratford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 32m
Cheapest Price
£14
London Overground frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two large items of luggage and one small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Luggage racks available at the ends of carriages and overhead storage
Cancellation Policy
Refunds subject to administrative fee and fare conditions
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at many stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Tube
About
The \Tube\" refers to the London Underground, a rapid transit system serving Greater London and parts of the adjacent home counties. It is operated by London Underground Limited (LUL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). Opened in 1863, it was the world's first underground passenger railway. The network, nicknamed \"the Tube\" due to its circular, deep-level tunnels, has 11 lines and 270 stations, covering approximately 250 miles. It carries over a billion passengers annually and is known for its iconic roundel symbol and schematic map."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Tube frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
You can take as much luggage as you can comfortably carry, as long as it's under two meters long and fits within the space beneath your feet or between your legs while seated.
Luggage storage
There are no luggage racks on the Tube, so you'll technically be taking up the space of an actual person with your luggage.
Cancellation Policy
If your Tube journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more for reasons within TfL's control, you can claim a refund for the single pay as you go fare for the delayed journey.
Refund
If your Tube journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within TfL's control, you are entitled to a refund of the single fare for the affected journey.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Food is allowed on the Tube, but alcoholic drinks are banned on all TfL services.
USB plugs
Accessibility
Currently 93 Tube stations (more than a third of them) have step-free access, and all DLR stations and tram stops are step-free.
Pets
Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed on the London Underground as long as they are under control, on a leash or in a carrier, and not on the seats.
FAQs: Barking to Luton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barking 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Barking to Luton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £19.
The train journey from Barking to Luton covers a distance of 52 km and takes approximately 1h 31m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Barking to Luton is 52 km.
The first train from Barking to Luton leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Barking to Luton departs at 23:29.
Trains from Barking to Luton run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Barking to Luton.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Barking to Luton.
To get from Barking to Luton, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Barking to Luton.
The train station in Barking that goes to Luton is Barking station (BKG), and it arrives at Luton station (LUT).
The cheapest way to get from Barking to Luton is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Barking to Luton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Barking to Luton is primarily urban and suburban, passing through residential and industrial areas, so it is not considered particularly scenic.
Yes, a day trip from Barking to Luton is feasible. The journey takes 1h 31m and covers 52 km. Trains run 5 times per day.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, visit Woodside Animal Farm for a family-friendly day out, and enjoy the variety of goods at Luton Indoor Market. Outdoor enthusiasts can relax at Stockwood Park, while entertainment seekers can head to The Galaxy for cinema and bowling. For cultural experiences, visit Stockwood Discovery Centre for local history, Wardown House Museum and Gallery for art and history, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre for performances and exhibitions. Historical and scenic sights include Luton Hoo Estate and Whipsnade Zoo.
Two to three days in Luton is sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House Museum, and the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Barking to Luton.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barking and Luton
Barking
Luton
The major train station for departures in Barking is Barking. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barking for your trip from Barking to Luton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 23:00 Saturday 05:15 - 23:00 Sunday 06:45 - 10:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Jewellers, Florist and Dry Cleaners.
Parking
- Car Park: Vicarage Field Shopping Centre
Taxis
- Taxi: Outside entrance on Station Parade
- Accessible taxis: Yes
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lift from Platform Level to Concourse Level on Platform 1. Please use the help point to call for staff assistance to/from street level. Use subways between other platforms to reach Platform 1.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Footbridge. The National key toilets are located on the Station Footbridge; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: On station footbridge. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside main entrance on Station Parade
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Barking
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: London Overground Rail Replacement buses: Eastbound towards Barking (terminating) at bus stop H in Station Parade. Westbound towards Walthamstow Central use bus stop K in Station Parade. c2c Rail Replacement buses outside the front of the station near KFC.
- Metro: District Line - Platforms 2 & 6 Hammersmith & City Line - Platforms 3/6 London Overground - Platforms 1/7 & 8 Please check departure screens prior to making your way to the platform
Barking Riverside
Amenities at train station
DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityBike ParkingThe 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 Barking.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car 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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost 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
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
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