Luton to London train with East Midlands Railway
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W21503
W25956W25759W26291W25464Luton to London train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink W25463 | 08:01 Luton station (LUT) | 0h46 | 08:47 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Thameslink W26291 | 08:13 Luton station (LUT) | 0h36 | 08:49 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Thameslink W25759 | 08:17 Luton station (LUT) | 0h45 | 09:02 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesDirect | |
| East Midlands Railway W21503 | 08:25 Luton station (LUT) | 0h26 | 08:51 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Thameslink W25956 | 08:27 Luton station (LUT) | 0h37 | 09:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Thameslink W25464 | 08:31 Luton station (LUT) | 0h46 | 09:17 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesDirect | |
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Train times from Luton to London
Fastest Journey
26 m
Average
39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
46 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Luton for London every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to London
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Train providers 2 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains and Thameslink trains Luton to London
Travel from Luton to London from £7 with Omio’s train partners East Midlands Trains and Thameslink! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
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.
Train information from Luton to London with East Midlands Trains:
- Average Duration: 26 min
- Cheapest Price: £7
Trains from Luton to London
With several departures per hour from two major train providers, passengers will find trains from Luton to London readily available. An almost round-the-clock service is shared with East Midland Trains running into St. Pancras and Thameslink services terminating at either London Blackfriars or London Bridge. Journey times range from 25 minutes to one hour depending on which station passengers begin and end their journey. Whenever they decide to travel, passengers will find several trains departing each hour from as early a 6:00 a.m. through til 11:30 p.m.
Which train companies travel from Luton to London?
Trains from Luton to London are shared by two train providers. Thameslink and East Midland Trains provide fast, convenient services with numerous departures per hour. With multiple options for both departure and arrival stations, passengers can find the route that best suits their needs.
How long is the train from Luton to London?
Journey times differ, depending on which stations passengers begin and end their journey. The fastest route is the East Midlands Trains service from Luton Airport Parkway to St. Pancras International, taking just 25 minutes. Whichever route passengers decide upon, they can expect their journey to take less than an hour.
How many trains are there from Luton to London?
Between them, Thameslink and East Midland Trains offer a cohesive schedule. Multiple trains depart every hour from just before 6:00 a.m. through til nearly 11:30 p.m. On average, passengers can expect up to eight departures per hour. All services are direct and require no changes en route.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Luton to London?
Departure train station: Passengers have a choice of departure station: Luton Station, also known as Luton Interchange, or Luton Airport Parkway. Luton Interchange is connected to the bus station, ensuring passengers can arrive with ease. Luton Airport Parkway offers a shuttle bus to and from the airport in just ten minutes, which is handy for passengers arriving on interntional flights.
Arrival train station: Services terminate at one of three stations: London St Pancras, London Blackfriars or London Bridge. Each station has great transport links including local bus routes as well as links to the London Underground on several lines. St Pancras is also the link to Eurostar services for any passengers continuing their travel further afield.
FAQs: Luton to London train
When departing from Luton, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Luton and Luton Airport Parkway. When arriving in London, you can end your journey in train stations like London St Pancras International, London Bridge, London Kings Cross and London Blackfriars.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Luton, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London St Pancras International, located 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and London
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Parking
Dining
Taxis
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Ticket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Maci's Fish & Chips
- Blossom Garden
- Red Rooster Peri Peri
- Jade House
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
WifiParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeTicket Office- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Villa Ada
- Nakorn Thai
- Chicago Rock Cafe
- Numtan Thai
- 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
- Thistle Express Luton
- Easy Hotel Luton
- Comfort Hotel London Luton
- Leaside Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket Office- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Sicilian
- Cheese & Pickle Sandwich Bar
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
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