The cheapest and fastest trains from Elstree to Luton
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elstree to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elstree to Luton will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Elstree for Luton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 25 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Elstree to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elstree to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Elstree to Luton train times
The table below shows live departures for Elstree to Luton trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 00:09 Elstree & Borehamwood | 0h25 | 00:34 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 00:39 Elstree & Borehamwood | 0h25 | 01:04 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elstree to Luton
Trains from Elstree to Luton run on average 18 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 24m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 23:17 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Elstree to Luton trainsThameslink trains will get you between Elstree and Luton from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Elstree to Luton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elstree 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
Important Stations and Airports in Elstree and Luton
- 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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