The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Cranbrook
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Cranbrook is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Cranbrook will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Luton for Cranbrook 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 243 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 55 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
Luton to Cranbrook train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Cranbrook trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:20 Luton | 5h11 | 09:31 Cranbrook | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Cranbrook
Trains from Luton to Cranbrook run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 243 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Luton to Cranbrook trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Luton and Cranbrook from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton to Cranbrook train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Cranbrook
- 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
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Ramp to platform at 1:20 gradient.
- 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
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
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