Wellingborough to Luton train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Wellingborough to Luton

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£8

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£8

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

28 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

28 m

Trains on 05 Sept

6

Distance

51 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellingborough to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Wellingborough to Luton will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

On Sat 05 Sept, we found 6 trains from Wellingborough to Luton, including 6 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .

The slowest trains will take 29 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.

  • East Midlands RailwayC04211
    7:260h29
    Wellingborough station (WEL)
    7:55Luton station (LUT)
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC04206
    6:560h29
    Wellingborough station (WEL)
    7:25Luton station (LUT)
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC04198
    5:270h28
    Wellingborough station (WEL)
    5:55Luton station (LUT)
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC04204
    6:270h28
    Wellingborough station (WEL)
    6:55Luton station (LUT)
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC04200
    5:570h28
    Wellingborough station (WEL)
    6:25Luton station (LUT)
    £81One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Wellingborough to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £19.

Distance: 51 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£19

Average Price

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£11

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 35m

Average total duration

1h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 1m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Wellingborough to Luton is a coach with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from Wellingborough to Luton:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wellingborough to Luton costing on average £19.

The fastest way to travel from Wellingborough to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 33m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Wellingborough and Luton including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 28m sooner (33m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with east_midlands_trains.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Wellingborough to Luton train times

The table below shows live departures for Wellingborough to Luton trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC04239
On time
12:27 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
12:55 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04243
On time
12:57 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
13:25 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04263
On time
16:27 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
16:55 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04264
On time
16:57 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
17:25 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04267
On time
17:27 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
17:55 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04268
On time
17:57 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
18:25 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04270
On time
18:22 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h33
18:55 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04273
On time
18:56 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h27
19:23 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04275
On time
19:27 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
19:55 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04277
On time
19:57 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
20:25 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04278
On time
20:27 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
20:55 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04280
On time
20:57 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
21:25 Luton station (LUT)
0 changesdirect
Saturday 5 September
East Midlands RailwayC041985:27 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
5:55 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC042005:57 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
6:25 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC042046:27 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h28
6:55 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC042066:56 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h29
7:25 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC042117:26 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h29
7:55 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC042137:56 Wellingborough station (WEL)
0h29
8:25 Luton station (LUT)0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Wellingborough to Luton

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Trains from Wellingborough to Luton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 28m.

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
Distance
51 km
Average train duration
33m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
28m
First train
0:15
Last train
23:47
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
2 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

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Wellingborough to Luton trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Wellingborough and Luton from £7. 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 East Midlands Railway Duration
28m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£7
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 Thameslink Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£14
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

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
27m
Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price
£16
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day

Complete guide to Luton

Things to do in Luton

Discover the best of Luton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Luton trip today.

  • Must visit

Wardown House Museum and Gallery

Museum and gallery in a Victorian mansion, showcasing local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in Wardown Park.

  • Recommended

The Hat Factory

Collection of historic hats and fashion displays in a former hat factory, highlighting the trade that shaped Luton's identity.

  • Recommended

Stockwood Discovery Centre

Gallery venue inside Stockwood Discovery Centre, featuring art displays alongside heritage exhibits in an accessible parkland setting.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and local buses are usually cheaper than in London.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£45+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Café tipping is optional.

FAQs: Wellingborough to Luton train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellingborough 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Wellingborough to Luton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £19.
The train journey from Wellingborough to Luton covers a distance of 51 km and takes approximately 28m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Wellingborough to Luton is 51 km.
The first train from Wellingborough to Luton leaves at 0:15.
The last train from Wellingborough to Luton departs at 23:47.
Trains from Wellingborough to Luton run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Wellingborough to Luton.
Yes, there is a direct train between Wellingborough and Luton. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by east_midlands_trains.
To get from Wellingborough to Luton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Wellingborough to Luton.
The train station in Wellingborough that goes to Luton is Wellingborough station (WEL), and it arrives at Luton station (LUT).
The cheapest way to get from Wellingborough to Luton is by train, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Wellingborough to Luton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Wellingborough to Luton offers a mix of urban and rural views, with sections passing through picturesque countryside, fields, and small villages, providing a relatively scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Wellingborough to Luton is feasible. The journey takes 28m and covers 51 km. Trains run 6 times per day.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, visit Woodside Animal Farm for a family-friendly day out, and enjoy the variety of goods at Luton Indoor Market. Outdoor enthusiasts can relax at Stockwood Park, while entertainment seekers can head to The Galaxy for cinema and bowling. For cultural experiences, visit Stockwood Discovery Centre for local history, Wardown House Museum and Gallery for art and history, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre for performances and exhibitions. Historical and scenic sights include Luton Hoo Estate and Whipsnade Zoo.
Two to three days in Luton is sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House Museum, and the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Wellingborough to Luton.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Wellingborough and Luton

Most Wellingborough to Luton trains use the Wellingborough to Luton station pair, with some services arriving at Luton Airport Parkway. Use this guide to compare Wellingborough and Luton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Wellingborough
Arrival train stations in Luton

Which Wellingborough station do trains to Luton leave from?

Trains from Wellingborough to Luton leave from Wellingborough. The station is 1 km from Wellingborough city centre at Wellingborough station, Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA.
WellingboroughWellingborough station, Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA+44 3457125678ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Wellingborough from Wellingborough city centre

Wellingborough is 1 km from Wellingborough city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus48 · 5m · £2 · every ~3 min
48 · 6m · £2 · every ~3 min

Wellingborough train station facilities and services

Wellingborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Wellingborough.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Wellingborough.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Wellingborough.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Wellingborough: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Wellingborough: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Wellingborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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