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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 4 trains that leave St Albans City (SAC) for Luton station (LUT) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 16 km
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Live departures
St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT) train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:11 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 07:26 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:13 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 15:28 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:29 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h15 | 22:44 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT)
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Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 17:14. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 13m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 05:01 |
Last train 17:14 |
Train companies: Thameslink from St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT) trainsThameslink trains will get you between St Albans City (SAC) and Luton station (LUT) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans City (SAC) to Luton station (LUT) 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 station (LUT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans City (SAC) and Luton station (LUT)
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey 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 the platform. 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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar 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
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