Train Tickets to Luton
London to Luton
25m
Manchester to Luton
3h 10m
Birmingham to Luton
2h 6m
Train travel to Luton guide
Luton railway station is located in the town centre of Luton, Bedfordshire, near the River Lea. Constructed by the Midland railway Company in 1868 as part of its extension to St Pancras, the station aimed to serve the rapidly growing 19th-century population. Originally consisting of three platforms, a fourth platform was added in 1960, and a fifth in the 1980s to meet increasing demand.
The station is operated by Thameslink, providing direct services to London St Pancras International, Gatwick Airport, and Bedford. The station also offers connections to local and regional destinations. The Luton Station Interchange is conveniently located for bus services, facilitating easy travel to areas like the Luton Airport Parkway and surrounding districts.
Located in front of the station building, the Luton Station Interchange provides passengers with easy access to local and regional bus services. Visitors can explore The Luton Point shopping centre, the Hat Factory Arts Centre, and the historic St Mary's Church within a short distance from the station.
Which train companies run trains to Luton?
Thameslink and East Midlands Railway offer services to and from Luton, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.
What are Luton's opening hours?
You can expect Luton to be open between the hours of 0:01 and 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, but ensure you check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.
Pick up & drop off at Luton
Luton offers easy access with dedicated parking and pick-up/drop-off zones.
Connectivity of the Luton?
Popular destinations offering trains to and from Luton include London, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, Bedford and Gatwick Airport. Regular buses and taxis will be available at the station for onward travel, also. We recommend checking for availability prior to your journey.
Luton Live Timetable
Our live timetable provides real-time information about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Luton. Check it now to plan your next journey.
Departures
Arrivals
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Luton to Brighton | 18:13 | 1 | Thameslink | On time |
Luton to Bedford | 18:20 | 3 | Thameslink | On time |
Luton to Bedford | 18:22 | 5 | Thameslink | On time |
Luton to London St Pancras International | 18:26 | 4 | East Midlands Railway | On time |
Luton to Three Bridges | 18:29 | 1 | Thameslink | On time |
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bedford to Luton | 17:48 | 2 | Thameslink | On time |
London St Pancras International to Luton | 17:46 | 1 | East Midlands Railway | On time |
Gatwick Airport to Luton | 16:53 | 5 | Thameslink | On time |
Brighton to Luton | 16:27 | 5 | Thameslink | On time |
Bedford to Luton | 18:05 | 3 | Thameslink | On time |
Station Details
Address: Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Facilities
ATM
Bicycle rental
Bicycle parking
Sheltered storage
CCTV at storage area
Public Wi-Fi
Payphone
Cards and coins
Post box
Refreshments
Seating facilities
First class lounge
Seating area
Waiting room
Toilet
Tourist information office
Trolleys
Ticket Office
Ticket office open
Ticket machine
Use Oyster cards
Oyster top-up
Services
Bus service
Car park
Cabstand
Metro service
Customer help point
Staff
Accessible ticket machine
Ramp for train access
Accessible toilet
Wheelchairs
Customer support
Left luggage
Lost property
Currency exchange
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