Luton to Slough train with Thameslink

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  • ThameslinkW45524+Elizabeth lineC37160
    8:131h35
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:48Slough station (SLO)
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • ThameslinkW32958+Elizabeth lineC37084
    8:271h36
    Luton station (LUT)
    10:03Slough station (SLO)
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC04215+Great Western RailwayC48207+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
    8:551h28
    Luton station (LUT)
    10:23Slough station (SLO)
    £301One-way
    2 changes
  • ThameslinkW32951+Elizabeth lineC37096
    8:591h32
    Luton station (LUT)
    10:31Slough station (SLO)
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC04212+Great Western RailwayG15422+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
    8:251h28
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:53Slough station (SLO)
    £301One-way
    2 changes

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Compare train and coach for Luton to Slough

The cheapest option from Luton to Slough is coach, with an average price of £12. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Luton to Slough among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.

Distance: 43 km

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£26

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£12

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1h 42m

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1h 12m

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2h 24m

Average total duration

1h 54m

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Live departures

Luton to Slough train times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to Slough trains for tomorrow, Monday 13 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ThameslinkW45385+Elizabeth lineC372056:02 Luton station (LUT)
1h29
7:31 Slough station (SLO)1 change
ThameslinkW45532+Elizabeth lineC372126:13 Luton station (LUT)
1h35
7:48 Slough station (SLO)1 change
ThameslinkC10100+Elizabeth lineC372216:24 Luton station (LUT)
1h39
8:03 Slough station (SLO)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04201+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC481976:24 Luton station (LUT)
1h30
7:54 Slough station (SLO)2 changes
ThameslinkW45418+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC481996:43 Luton station (LUT)
1h40
8:23 Slough station (SLO)2 changes
ThameslinkW45604+Elizabeth lineC372316:52 Luton station (LUT)
1h25
8:17 Slough station (SLO)1 change
ThameslinkW45524+Elizabeth lineC371608:13 Luton station (LUT)
1h35
9:48 Slough station (SLO)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04212+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG154228:25 Luton station (LUT)
1h28
9:53 Slough station (SLO)2 changes
ThameslinkW32958+Elizabeth lineC370848:27 Luton station (LUT)
1h36
10:03 Slough station (SLO)1 change
ThameslinkW45520+Elizabeth lineC371838:43 Luton station (LUT)
1h34
10:17 Slough station (SLO)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04215+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC482078:55 Luton station (LUT)
1h28
10:23 Slough station (SLO)2 changes
ThameslinkW32951+Elizabeth lineC370968:59 Luton station (LUT)
1h32
10:31 Slough station (SLO)1 change

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Thameslink as well as Elizabeth line, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains and more offer trains services from Luton to Slough.
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Elizabeth line, East Midlands Railway or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Luton to Slough.
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Elizabeth line, East Midlands Railway or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Luton to Slough.
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Luton to Slough?

The best time to book your train from Luton to Slough is 4 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Luton to Slough route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Luton to Slough per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Luton to Slough.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Slough

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Typically, there are 8 trains per day from Luton to Slough, including direct trains, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 1h 26m.

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
43 km
Average train duration
1h 12m
Lowest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
1h 26m
First train
0:07
Last train
23:39
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
4 days
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, Elizabeth line, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Slough trainsThameslink, Elizabeth line, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Slough from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Price
£18
East Midlands Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

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 28m
Cheapest Price
£18
Thameslink frequency
5 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

Elizabeth line

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
£30
Elizabeth line frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
£31
east_midlands_trains frequency
7 a day

FAQs: Luton to Slough train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Slough 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 Slough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The train distance from Luton to Slough is 43 km.
The first train from Luton to Slough leaves at 0:07.
The last train from Luton to Slough departs at 23:39.
Trains from Luton to Slough run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Luton to Slough.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Slough.
To get from Luton to Slough, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Luton to Slough.
The train station in Luton that goes to Slough is Luton station (LUT), and it arrives at Slough station (SLO).
Booking trains from Luton to Slough 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 Slough offers some pleasant views of the English countryside, interspersed with glimpses of suburban towns and green fields, although it may not be considered particularly scenic compared to more renowned routes.
For a visit to Slough, one to two days is generally sufficient to explore the main attractions and get a feel for the area, considering its proximity to Windsor and other nearby sites.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Slough.

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Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Slough

Most Luton to Slough trains use the Luton to Slough station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Slough 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 Slough

Which Luton station do trains to Slough leave from?

Trains from Luton to Slough leave from Luton. The station is from Luton city centre at Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT.
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.

Luton DART ParkwayLuton LU2 0HB, UKAccessibility

Luton DART Parkway train station facilities and services

Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

Luton Airport ParkwayLuton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre

Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainCorby - London St Pancras International, Sheffield - London St Pancras International, Nottingham - London St Pancras International, Kettering - London St Pancras International, Wellingborough - London St Pancras International, East Midlands Parkway - London St Pancras International · 2m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
BusX4, X1, X2, Z, A, X3 · 5m · £4 · every ~41 min
612, X10 · 5m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
44, 45, 366 · 6m · £2 · every ~2 min
101, 100 · 10m · £4 · every ~7 min

Luton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

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

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: 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.

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