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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Thornton Heath
Showing times and prices for 09 Feb
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
58 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Thornton Heath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Thornton Heath will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Fast trains
To travel from Luton to Thornton Heath you need to make at least one change.
W57804+
P4532806:241h41
Luton station (LUT)08:05Thornton Heath station (TTH)
£261One-way
1 change
W59505+
P53134+P2606006:131h42
Luton station (LUT)07:55Thornton Heath station (TTH)
£261One-way
2 changes
W59353+P4532706:021h33
Luton station (LUT)07:35Thornton Heath station (TTH)
£261One-way
1 change
W59353+P4532706:021h33
Luton station (LUT)07:35Thornton Heath station (TTH)
£261One-way
1 change
W57804+P4532806:241h41
Luton station (LUT)08:05Thornton Heath station (TTH)
£261One-way
1 change
W59505+P53134+P2606006:131h42
Luton station (LUT)07:55Thornton Heath station (TTH)
£261One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Thornton Heath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Thornton Heath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 58 km
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£39 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Thornton Heath train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Thornton Heath trains for today, Sunday 8 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 04:25
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:24 Luton | 2h26 | 07:50 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:49 Luton | 2h29 | 08:18 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:19 Luton | 2h07 | 08:26 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:57 Luton | 2h02 | 08:59 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:59 Luton | 1h56 | 09:55 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:50 Luton | 1h45 | 05:35 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:20 Luton | 1h45 | 06:05 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Thornton Heath
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Luton to Thornton Heath run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 1h 27m.
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 £18
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:37 |
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 £18
Train companies: Thameslink from Luton to Thornton Heath trainsThameslink trains will get you between Luton and Thornton Heath from £18. 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 44m
Cheapest Price
£23
Thameslink frequency
2 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
FAQs: Luton to Thornton Heath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Luton to Thornton Heath can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £39.
The train journey from Luton to Thornton Heath covers a distance of 58 km and takes approximately 1h 27m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Luton to Thornton Heath is 58 km.
The first train from Luton to Thornton Heath leaves at 0:11.
The last train from Luton to Thornton Heath departs at 23:37.
Trains from Luton to Thornton Heath run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Luton to Thornton Heath.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Thornton Heath.
To get from Luton to Thornton Heath, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Luton to Thornton Heath.
The train station in Luton that goes to Thornton Heath is Luton station (LUT), and it arrives at Thornton Heath station (TTH).
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Thornton Heath is by coach, costing approximately £18.
Booking trains from Luton to Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath is primarily urban, passing through the outskirts of London and suburban areas, with limited scenic countryside views.
Yes, doing a day trip from Luton to Thornton Heath is feasible as the journey takes 1h 27m and covers 58 km. Trains run 2 times per day.
Thornton Heath can be explored comfortably in one to two days, allowing time to visit local attractions, parks, and enjoy the community atmosphere.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Thornton Heath.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Thornton Heath
Luton
Thornton Heath
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 Thornton Heath.
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
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 Thornton Heath is Thornton Heath. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thornton Heath for your journey to Thornton Heath from Luton.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 17:45
Parking
- Car Park: No
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. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Booking Hall near the cash machine.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas available on platform 2
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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