Train Tickets to Luton
Brighton to Luton
8h 5m
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?
Providers that offer services to and from Luton include: Thameslink and East Midlands Railway. Please note that journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with.
What are Luton's opening hours?
Luton is typically open from 0:01 to 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, though this is subject to change for reasons such as technical issues. We recommend verifying these hours before your journey to ensure a smooth experience.
Pick up & drop off at Luton
Luton offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.
Connectivity of the Luton?
London, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, St Albans and Luton are just a few popular locations that run services to and from Luton. Frequent buses and taxi services are also available from the station, though we recommend researching prior to your journey to be sure.
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
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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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