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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Garston
Showing times and prices for 03 Jan
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
21 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Garston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Garston will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Luton for Garston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
03:381h46
Luton05:24Garston
£151One-way
0 changes
03:381h46
Luton05:24Garston
£151One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Luton to Garston train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Garston trains for today, Friday 2 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 03:37
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:31 Luton | 1h48 | 09:19 Garston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Garston
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Take a train from Luton to Garston and enjoy the approximately 21 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 8h 53m.
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
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 53m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:30 |
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
Train companies: Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Garston trainsThameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Garston. 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 30m
Cheapest Price
£14
Thameslink frequency
3 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
8h 53m
east_midlands_trains frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Luton to Garston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Garston 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 Garston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To explore Garston and enjoy its local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally sufficient.
Booking trains from Luton to Garston in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A day trip from Luton to Garston is not feasible, as the journey duration is 8h 53m. However, there are 3 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 21 km.
The train journey from Luton to Garston offers a mix of urban and suburban scenery, with views of the Chiltern Hills and glimpses of the countryside, making it moderately scenic.
To get from Luton to Garston, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train station in Luton that goes to Garston is Luton station (LUT), and it arrives at Garston station (GSN).
The train distance from Luton to Garston is 21 km.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Luton to Garston.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Garston.
The train journey from Luton to Garston covers a distance of 21 km and takes approximately 8h 53m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Luton to Garston leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Luton to Garston departs at 23:30.
Trains from Luton to Garston run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Garston.
There is no night train service from Luton to Garston.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Garston
Luton
Garston
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 Garston.
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
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- 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 B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to 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: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- 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 Garston is Garston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Garston for your journey to Garston from Luton.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Garston
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Watford - Public Service bus stop B/Rail Replacement bus stop on Garston Lane between junctions of Codicote Drive and Bramfield.Towards St Albans - Public Service bus stop A/Rail Replacement bus stop on Garston Lane near to junction with Fourth Avenue.
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