The cheapest and fastest trains from Long Eaton to Luton
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Long Eaton to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Long Eaton to Luton will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 4 trains that leave Long Eaton for Luton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 56 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.








Live departures
Long Eaton to Luton train times
The table below shows live departures for Long Eaton to Luton trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:14 Long Eaton | 3h56 | 07:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:29 Long Eaton | 3h46 | 07:15 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:54 Long Eaton | 3h16 | 08:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:58 Long Eaton | 2h42 | 07:40 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Long Eaton to Luton
Trains from Long Eaton to Luton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:34, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 127 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 127 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 02:34 |
Last train 21:42 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Long Eaton to Luton trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Long Eaton and Luton from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Long Eaton to Luton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton and Luton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 17:30 Saturday 06:05 - 17:30 Sunday 08:45 - 16:05
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. Assistance provided by on train staff. This station has tactile paving at the edges of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the car park in front of the station.
- 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
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