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Compare train and coach for Luton to Crayford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Crayford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 63 km
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Overview: Train from Luton to Crayford
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Trains from Luton to Crayford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 25m.
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 £21
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 23:55 |
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 £21
Train companies: Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Crayford trainsThameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Crayford from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
1h 41m
Cheapest Price
£33
Thameslink frequency
4 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
Family area
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
£29
east_midlands_trains frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Luton to Crayford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Crayford 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 Crayford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Crayford can typically be explored in a day, allowing time to visit local attractions such as the Crayford Greyhound Track and enjoy the town's shops and eateries.
Yes, a day trip from Luton to Crayford is feasible with a journey duration of 1h 25m and a distance of 63 km. Trains run 5 times per day.
To get from Luton to Crayford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Luton to Crayford is 63 km.
The train journey from Luton to Crayford covers a distance of 63 km and takes approximately 1h 25m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train journey from Luton to Crayford is primarily suburban and urban, passing through areas like London, so it offers limited scenic views.
The first train from Luton to Crayford leaves at 4:53.
The last train from Luton to Crayford departs at 23:55.
Booking trains from Luton to Crayford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Trains from Luton to Crayford run approximately 5 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Luton to Crayford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Crayford is by coach, costing approximately £21.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Crayford.
The train station in Luton that goes to Crayford is Luton station (LUT), and it arrives at Crayford station (CRY).
There is no night train service from Luton to Crayford.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Luton to Crayford.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Crayford.
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Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Crayford
Luton
Crayford
The major train station for departures in Luton is Luton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton for your trip from Luton to Crayford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Crayford is Crayford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Crayford for your journey to Crayford from Luton.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via ticket office. Step free access to platform 2 for services to Dartford via side entrance off Station Road. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: by car park entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Crayford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Lower Station Road
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