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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Luton
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Luton will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham for Luton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 129 km
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2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Luton train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Luton trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Y07688 · Y07044 · EM786900 · Y06960 | On time 08:54 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h01 | 11:55 Luton station (LUT) | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Luton
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Trains from Nottingham to Luton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:34, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 02:34 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Luton trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Luton from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Nottingham to Luton
Passengers can choose from around 25 trains every day when travelling from the major Midlands city of Nottingham to Luton and its busy airport. Departures are spread evenly across working hours and into the evening, giving passengers plenty of scope for catching important flights. The journey generally takes between 90 minutes and two hours, with faster trains more common than slower ones.
Which train companies travel from Nottingham to Luton?
East Midlands Trains is the sole provider of rail services between Nottingham and Luton.
How long is the train from Nottingham to Luton?
Most journeys between Nottingham and Luton take one hour 25 minutes or a little more, with just over two hours being the maximum (excluding overnight services, which can take considerably longer). Apart from a few early morning trains, all services are direct. The proportion of slow trains is slightly higher on Saturdays and Sundays.
How many trains are there from Nottingham to Luton?
Trains leave from Nottingham to Luton on an hourly basis for most of the day, with additional services during the early morning and afternoon rush hours. Services start as early as 5:30 a.m., continuing steadily until around 9:30 p.m. and concluding around 11:00 p.m. with an overnight slow train. Passengers can expect a similar level of service at the weekend.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Nottingham to Luton?
Departure train station: Nottingham Train Station is a short walk from Broadmarsh Shopping Mall and is one and a half miles south of Old Market Square and the rest of the city centre. There are cycle stands with surveillance and repair facilities and the nearby Queen's Road multi-storey car park provides 20 minutes of free parking for quick drop-offs. A coffee shop, baby changing area, newsagents and general store are among the amenities inside the station.
Arrival train station: Luton Airport Parkway is located on Parkway Road, opposite the Venue 360 leisure complex and close to several hotels which make convenient staging posts before travelling onward to other destinations. It offers 24-hour parking, WiFi, facilities for infants, waiting areas, retail and refreshments outlets and bicycle racks with CCTV coverage. A shuttle bus to Luton Airport departs at regular intervals from the forecourt.
FAQs: Nottingham to Luton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Luton
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
WifiParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
- Car Park: Station 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 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental- 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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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
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