London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT)

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£15

Fastest journey

39 m

Average duration

46 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Blackfriars (BFR) for Luton station (LUT) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .

The slowest trains will take 57 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.

Thameslink
18:270h46
London Blackfriars (BFR)
19:13Luton station (LUT)
£101One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Trains
05:301h14
London Blackfriars (BFR)
06:44Luton station (LUT)
£151One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
15:340h57
London Blackfriars (BFR)
16:31Luton station (LUT)
£161One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
07:420h39
London Blackfriars (BFR)
08:21Luton station (LUT)
£171One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
05:420h44
London Blackfriars (BFR)
06:26Luton station (LUT)
£171One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £7.

Distance: 46 km

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Coach

£14

Average Price

£11

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

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30m

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Live departures

London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:40
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
east_midlands_railway05:30 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h14
06:44 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
thameslink07:42 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h39
08:21 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railway11:32 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h08
12:40 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
thameslink18:27 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h46
19:13 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
thameslink22:49 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h59
23:48 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT)

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Trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
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 £4
Distance
46 km
Average train duration
41m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
25m
First train
00:36
Last train
21:22
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 £4

Train companies: Thameslink, East Midlands Trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) trainsThameslink, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Blackfriars (BFR) and Luton station (LUT) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25m
Cheapest Price
£9
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

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
39m
Cheapest Price
£8
Thameslink frequency
9 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

FAQs: London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT).
FAQs
Yes, there is a direct train between London Blackfriars (BFR) and Luton station (LUT). The service operates 9 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
The train distance from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) is 46 km.
To get from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) covers a distance of 46 km and takes approximately 25m. Trains run 10 per day.
The first train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) leaves at 0:36.
Booking trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) departs at 21:22.
Trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) run approximately 10 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT).
There is no night train service from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT).
The cost of a train ticket from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £14.
The cheapest way to get from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT) is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Yes, you can take the train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Luton station (LUT).

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Important Stations and Airports in London Blackfriars (BFR) and Luton station (LUT)

London
Luton
The major train station for departures in London is London Blackfriars. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Blackfriars for your trip from London to Luton.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 20:30 Saturday 07:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
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 iva 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
WC
  • Toilets Location: North Bank Booking Hall
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Station entrance Northbank side.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
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