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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)

Showing times and prices for 04 Aug

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£10

Fastest journey

23 m

Average duration

23 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

27 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Luton station (LUT) for Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) 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 27 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .

The slowest trains will take 23 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.

  • Thameslink
    3:410h23
    Luton station (LUT)
    4:04Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)
    £71One-way
    0 changes
  • Thameslink
    7:310h23
    Luton station (LUT)
    7:54Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £5.

Distance: 27 km

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Coach

£10

Average Price

£5

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Cheapest

53m

Average total duration

Fastest

23m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 39m

Average total duration

1h 9m

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Live departures

Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) train times

The table below shows live departures for Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ThameslinkC10082
On time
8:01 Luton station (LUT)
0h23
8:24 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45524 · C22612
On time
8:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
8:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkC10096
On time
8:31 Luton station (LUT)
0h23
8:54 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC100548:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
9:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32951 · C10093
On time
8:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
9:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45523 · C22644
On time
9:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
9:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW32966 · C09959
On time
9:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
10:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkC100439:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
10:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32947 · C09999
On time
9:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
10:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45545 · C22608
On time
10:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
10:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45384 · C09987
On time
10:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
11:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkX8384310:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
11:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32976 · C2264011:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
11:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)1 change
ThameslinkW32973 · C09954
On time
11:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
12:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkC10061
On time
11:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
12:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45551 · W29044
On time
12:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
12:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45382 · C09972
On time
12:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
13:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkC10072
On time
12:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
13:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32974 · C09991
On time
12:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
13:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45561 · W2903113:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
13:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)1 change
ThameslinkW32942 · C0995513:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
14:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)1 change
ThameslinkC10066
On time
13:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
14:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32971 · C09962
On time
13:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
14:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45556 · C22606
On time
14:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
14:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45527 · C09953
On time
14:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
15:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkC1005014:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
15:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45383 · C09980
On time
14:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
15:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45574 · C22607
On time
15:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
15:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45379 · C10092
On time
15:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
16:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkC10074
On time
15:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
16:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		0 changesdirect
ThameslinkX83311 · C09981
On time
15:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
16:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45486 · W29045
On time
16:20 Luton station (LUT)
0h26
16:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkC10069
On time
16:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
17:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45397 · C22614
On time
16:51 Luton station (LUT)
0h25
17:16 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45533 · C09966
On time
16:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
17:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45487 · C22636
On time
17:20 Luton station (LUT)
0h26
17:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45378 · C10090
On time
17:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
18:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkC1005817:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
18:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45555 · C09983
On time
17:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
18:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45579 · C2262318:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
18:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)1 change
ThameslinkW45377 · C09948
On time
18:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
19:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkC10063
On time
18:47 Luton station (LUT)
0h22
19:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32977 · C0996718:58 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
19:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)1 change
ThameslinkW45563 · C22633
On time
19:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
19:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45547 · C09963
On time
19:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
20:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45595 · C09947
On time
19:43 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
20:16 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkG28267 · C0998219:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
20:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)1 change
ThameslinkW45591 · C22617
On time
20:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
20:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45581 · C2264620:43 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
21:16 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)1 change
ThameslinkW45559 · C0995720:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
21:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)1 change
ThameslinkW45587 · C22637
On time
21:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
21:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45530 · C09958
On time
21:29 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
22:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45585 · W2902921:43 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
22:16 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)1 change
ThameslinkW45539 · C22651
On time
21:59 Luton station (LUT)
0h32
22:31 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkW45568 · W29042
On time
22:13 Luton station (LUT)
0h33
22:46 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		1 change
ThameslinkC22639
On time
22:54 Luton station (LUT)
0h24
23:18 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)		0 changesdirect
Tuesday 4 August
Thameslink3:41 Luton station (LUT)
0h23
4:04 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)

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Trains from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:41, the last at 18:59. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 22m.

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 £5
Distance
27 km
Average train duration
23m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
22m
First train
3:41
Last train
18:59
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Fri
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 £5

Train companies: Thameslink from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Luton station (LUT) and Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) from £5. 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
22m
Cheapest Price
£5
Thameslink frequency
9 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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FAQs: Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) 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 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train journey from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) covers a distance of 27 km and takes approximately 22m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) is 27 km.
The first train from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) leaves at 3:41.
The last train from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) departs at 18:59.
Trains from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS).
Yes, there is a direct train between Luton station (LUT) and Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
To get from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS).
The cheapest way to get from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Luton to Elstree & Borehamwood offers views of the English countryside, with glimpses of green fields and small towns, though it is not typically considered among the most scenic routes in the UK.
Yes, a day trip from Luton to Elstree & Borehamwood is feasible. The journey takes 22m and covers 27 km. Trains operate 9 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Luton station (LUT) and Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)

Most Luton station (LUT) to Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) trains use the Luton to Elstree & Borehamwood station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton station (LUT) and Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Luton
Arrival train stations in Borehamwood
LutonLuton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LTWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Luton from Luton city centre

Bus17 · 7m · £2 · every ~2 min

Luton train station facilities and services

Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Luton.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luton.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: 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.

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