The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Shipley
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
7 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Shipley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Shipley will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
To travel from Luton to Shipley you need to make at least 4 changes.
21:3910h26Luton8:05Shipley£701One-way4 changes
19:393h59Luton23:38Shipley£1101One-way4 changes
20:398h50Luton5:29Shipley£1101One-way4 changes
22:399h48Luton8:27Shipley£1101One-way4 changes
18:393h41Luton22:20Shipley£1631One-way4 changes
18:393h41Luton22:20Shipley£1631One-way4 changes
19:393h59Luton23:38Shipley£1101One-way4 changes
20:398h50Luton5:29Shipley£1101One-way4 changes
22:399h48Luton8:27Shipley£1101One-way4 changes
21:3910h26Luton8:05Shipley£701One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Shipley
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Shipley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 235 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£107 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Shipley train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Shipley trains for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:39 Luton | 3h41 | 22:20 Shipley | 4 changes | |
![]() | 19:39 Luton | 3h59 | 23:38 Shipley | 4 changes | |
![]() | 20:39 Luton | 8h50 | 5:29 Shipley | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Shipley
Trains from Luton to Shipley run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 18:45. The fastest train covers the 235 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 235 km |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 6:13 |
Last train 18:45 |
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FAQs: Luton to Shipley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Shipley 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 Shipley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Shipley
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: LIFTS ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE SO NO STEP FREE ACCESS UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.Category B station, There are Lifts available between all platforms, which are available during ticket office staffing hours. Outside of staffing hours, alternative level access routes are available, but a little extra time may be needed to transfer between platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park by entrance to booking hall.
- Metro: WYPTE 0161 228 7676
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