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East Midlands RailwayW21786
08:180h26
London St Pancras International (STP)
08:44Luton station (LUT)
11 1One-way
0 changes
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08:280h52
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:20Luton station (LUT)
30 1One-way
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08:210h28
London St Pancras International (STP)
08:49Luton station (LUT)
30 1One-way
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Trains to Luton

Luton is a large town in Bedfordshire, about 35 miles north of London. Located on the River Lea, it is a centre of industry and education. It is also the home of the Luton Hatters football team, and the location of a major airport. Arriva Shires & Essex, Grant Palmer and Centrebus provide transport within the town, and connect it with the Dunstable area. It has three railway stations, Luton, Leagrave and Luton Airport Parkway (LTN).

Which is the main train station in Luton?

Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) is Luton’s main train station. Just 29 miles from London’s St Pancras station, it is served by Thameslink and East Midland trains. From the station, passengers can take the bus shuttle service (approximately one mile) to Luton Airport. The station's facilities include four platforms, four waiting rooms, telephones, a cafe, newsagent, ATM and toilets. The station participates in the Plusbus scheme, in which passengers can buy train and bus tickets together, for a cheaper price.

Popular trains to and from Luton

Popular trains to Luton

London to Luton train

from £4
Direct trains available
0h24 average duration
12trains per day
Served by
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Thameslink
  • East Midlands Railway

Southampton to Luton train

from £19
Direct trains available
2h39 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • South Western Railway
  • Southern
  • Thameslink
  • Cross Country
  • Great Western Railway

Cardiff to Luton train

from £27
Direct trains available
3h02 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Railway

Kingston upon Hull to Luton train

from £46
Direct trains available
3h36 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Hull Trains
  • Northern Rail

Manchester to Luton train

from £47
Direct trains available
3h19 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Cross Country

Popular trains from Luton

Luton to London train

from £4
Direct trains available
0h25 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Thameslink

Luton to Cardiff train

from £32
Direct trains available
3h05 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Railway
  • Thameslink

Luton to Stoke-on-Trent train

from £47
Direct trains available
2h15 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • West Midlands Railway
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Thameslink

Luton to Glasgow train

from £61
Direct trains available
5h34 average duration
4trains per day
Served by
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Transpennine Express
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Cross Country
  • Caledonian Sleeper
  • Lumo

Luton to Lancaster train

from £65
Direct trains available
3h42 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast

Which train companies offer trains to Luton?

Daily, trains to Luton Airport Parkway leave London St Pancras about every fifteen minutes. Thameslink and East Midlands provide the services. The journey takes about forty-five minutes, with no changes required.

Why travel by train to Luton?

Going by train is an exciting way to travel. No extra charges, such as parking fees, are required on arrival at your destination. You can dine, relax and talk while absorbing the beauty of the passing countryside. And there is no need to begin your journey in London. For instance, the Thameslink connects Luton with Rainham in Kent, travelling through towns such as Rochester, Chatham and Plumstead, and through the suburbs of south London and north London, before reaching Luton. The proximity of the station to the airport makes rail travel a great choice, avoiding any parking fees during a holiday.

Before you travel to Luton by train - good to know!

Luton is an ancient town with an eclectic mix of attractions that make it a magnet for visitors. Every year, the Luton International Carnival takes place on the last Monday in May. The Carnival consists of a parade with floats featuring the cultural and creative life of the town. Just outside the town is Luton Hoo, a country estate that includes a palatial house designed by architect Robert Adam. Used as a location for films, its gardens are open to the public.

How to Get to Luton by Train

First Capital Connect offers a fast rail service to Luton from five central London stations and offers excellent value for money. Direct rail services run from London Bridge, Blackfriars, Farringdon, St. Pancras and City Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station. Train journeys take about 40 minutes from London stations to Luton. If you are travelling to Luton Airport, you can take a bus to the airport terminal from Luton Airport Parkway Station. This takes only 8 minutes. There are trains six times each hour during peak hours. Trains run every hour during the night. Trains to stations south of the Thames run at a frequency of four trains an hour. East Midlands Trains run a rail service from London to Luton Airport Parkway. This service only takes about 21 minutes. Bus transfers are available from all train stations to surrounding suburbs and airports.

Luton

The pretty borough of Luton offers visitors a bustling town, dotted with green areas, parks and landmarks which are well worth exploring. Whipsnade Zoo is an ideal day excursion for families with small children, as is the Stockwood Discovery Centre which is a free interactive museum that also offers beautiful gardens and galleries, a memorable discovery hall and the Mossman collection of horse-drawn vehicles. The Wardown Park Museum offers wonderful displays of Luton history, especially that of industrial importance and a its well-known hat and lace collection. Live music is also offered at the museum as a regular feature. The Galley and Warden Hills Nature Reserve is a wonderful way to view rare species of flowers and butterflies. Avid cyclists can enjoy the Barton Cycle Route and the city offers a number of wonderful restaurants and bars which serve fine food and beer or wine to enjoy after a day sightseeing.

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink and Virgin Trains trains to Luton

Travel on East Midlands Trains, Thameslink and Virgin Trains trains to Luton at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

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.

Train stations in Luton

Luton
The 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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Villa Ada
  • Nakorn Thai
  • Chicago Rock Cafe
  • Numtan Thai
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
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
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Thistle Express Luton
  • Easy Hotel Luton
  • Comfort Hotel London Luton
  • Leaside Hotel
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Sicilian
  • Cheese & Pickle Sandwich Bar
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 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
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4

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