Luton to Birmingham train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 18 Feb

Cheapest price

£54

Average price

£92

Fastest journey

2 h 23 m

Average duration

2 h 27 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

121 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
East Midlands RailwayW21789
09:152h23
Luton station (LUT)
11:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£541One-way
2 changes
Avanti West CoastW25964
09:292h27
Luton station (LUT)
11:56Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£721One-way
2 changes
Chiltern RailwaysW21503
08:253h08
Luton station (LUT)
11:33Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
£1111One-way
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW21783
08:142h24
Luton station (LUT)
10:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£1131One-way
2 changes
Cross CountryW21786
08:452h30
Luton station (LUT)
11:15Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£1131One-way
2 changes

Luton to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
East Midlands Railway
W21783
East Midlands RailwayW21783
08:14 Luton station (LUT)2h24 10:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
Chiltern Railways
W21503
East Midlands RailwayW21503
08:25 Luton station (LUT)3h08 11:33 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)2 changes
Avanti West Coast
W25956
ThameslinkW25956
08:27 Luton station (LUT)2h29 10:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
Cross Country
W21786
East Midlands RailwayW21786
08:45 Luton station (LUT)2h30 11:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
East Midlands Railway
W21789
East Midlands RailwayW21789
09:15 Luton station (LUT)2h23 11:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
Avanti West Coast
W25964
ThameslinkW25964
09:29 Luton station (LUT)2h27 11:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Luton to Birmingham?

The best time to book your train from Luton to Birmingham is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Luton to Birmingham route.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Birmingham

Trains from Luton to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £18 by bus.
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 £18
Distance
121 km
Average train duration
2h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
£34
Trains per day
7
Train providers
6
Fastest train
1h 58m
First train
02:40
Last train
23:22
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 £18

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

East Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry trains will get you from Luton to Birmingham from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

East Midlands Trains from Luton to Birmingham train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 58 min
  • Cheapest Price: £20

Trains from Luton to Birmingham

There are no direct trains from Luton to Birmingham, but it is possible to make the journey with only one change. These connections begin just after 6:00 a.m. with an East Midlands Trains departure from Luton, connecting with a CrossCountry service at Leicester. Journey times are a little over 2 hours, with the final connection around 21:30 p.m. Most daytime journeys require a change in London, using Thameslink services to St. Pancras and Virgin trains departures from London Euston to Birmingham.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Luton to Birmingham?

Departure Station: Luton railway station is located around five minutes walk north of the town centre, opposite the bus interchange on Station Road. Taxis are available immediately outside the station entrance.

Arrival Station: Trains from Luton to Birmingham arrive at Birmingham New Street Station in the city centre. Public transport options include city buses stopping nearby on Hill Street and Smallbrook Queensway, and the new Midland Metro tram connection. Taxis are available on Navigation Street near the Victoria Square exit.

Taking a Flight from London

London City and Heathrow are, respectively, 11km east and 22km west of the city. Gatwick lies 47 km south of central London and Stansted is 48km northeast. London City has the Docklands Light Railway station, which is connected to the overground train line and the underground, via the Jubilee Line. Heathrow can be accessed via the Piccadilly line on the London Underground. The Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express trains run from Paddington to the airport, but the Express is considerably more expensive. The N9 night bus operates when the trains stop. Trains from London Bridge and Victoria run frequently to Gatwick Airport, as does a Thameslink train from Blackfriars. Trains from Liverpool Street run every fifteen minutes during the day to Stansted. National Express coaches stop at Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted.

Flying into Birmingham

Birmingham is the most populated city outside of London. Once at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution, in more recent years it has gained an international reputation for it's cultural offerings. Many famous English bands originated from the area. Passengers arrive at Birmingham Airport, 10.2 km southeast of the city. Black cabs are available 24 hours a day outside the arrivals terminal. The Sky Rail runs to Birmingham International train station between 5.15 a.m. and 2.00 a.m., and from there it is a 10-15 minute journey to New Street station in central Birmingham. The 900 Airport Link bus runs to the city centre every twenty minutes throughout the day, and every thirty minutes on evenings and Saturdays.

FAQs: Luton to Birmingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Birmingham 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 Luton to Birmingham.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Luton to Birmingham can start from as little as £29 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Birmingham is £48; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Luton to Birmingham is on average 1 h 58 min   for the 75 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Luton and Birmingham by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Luton to Birmingham leaves at 02: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Luton to Birmingham leaves at 23: 22.
There are 7 trains a day from Luton to Birmingham which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Birmingham. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Luton to Birmingham.
For the best Luton to Birmingham train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Luton to Birmingham to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 22.
A day trip to Birmingham from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 58 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Luton to Birmingham is August.
You have options as you can travel from Luton to Birmingham 2 different ways: train or coach.

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