9:284h39Luton14:07Telford£481One-way0 changes
9:284h39Luton14:07Telford£481One-way0 changes
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Compare coach and train for Luton to Telford
The cheapest option from Luton to Telford is coach, with an average price of £35. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Luton to Telford among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 164 km
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Live departures
Luton to Telford train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Telford trains for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:40 Luton | 2h52 | 11:32 Telford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:42 Luton | 3h50 | 13:32 Telford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:40 Luton | 2h52 | 21:32 Telford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Luton to Telford.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Telford
Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Luton to Telford, including direct trains, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:40, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Lowest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 2:40 |
Last train 21:51 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast from Luton to Telford trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Luton and Telford from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton to Telford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Telford 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 Telford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Telford
Most Luton to Telford trains use the Luton to Telford Central station pair, with some services arriving at Oakengates. Use this guide to compare Luton and Telford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do trains to Telford leave from?
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
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.
Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Which Telford station do trains from Luton arrive at?
Getting to Telford Central from Telford city centre
Telford Central train station facilities and services
Telford Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Telford Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Telford Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Telford Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Telford Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Telford Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Oakengates from Telford city centre
Oakengates is 1 km from Telford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oakengates train station facilities and services
Oakengates has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oakengates.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oakengates: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Oakengates: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oakengates: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not 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.
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