Trains to Luton

Luton Train Station is located in the centre of Luton and predominantly serves routes to London St Pancras International and regional stations like Brighton, Corby, Bedford, and Dartford.

The station was initially built in 1868 as an extension to London St Pancras, as it was known then. To build the station, a public area called the Great Moor had to be built through, which was usually the site of public celebrations. Its replacement, People’s Park, remains in the town today.

Luton Train Station offers a range of amenities and services to its passengers, including:

• A ticket office (opening times: Monday to Friday: 5.45am – 8.45pm; Saturday: 5.45am – 10.00pm; Sunday: 6.45am – 9.45pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season ticketsat the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• ATMs and hospitality.
• 62 bicycle storage stands at the front of both entrances to the station.

The station can be found in the town centre, so getting to and from the station is a doddle. It’s only a three-minute walk from The Mall Shopping Centre, if you need a latte or do some shopping before or after your journey.

If you need to travel further afield, local buses and taxis also stop outside the station.

Trains from Luton serve trains into London St Pancras International and regional destinations like Brighton, Bedford, Rainham, and Dartford. During peak hours, the station also runs auxiliary services to places like Orpington, Sutton, and East Grinstead.

London St Pancras International to Luton Train Station

It takes only sixteen minutes to get from London St Pancras International to Luton with East Midlands Railway. There are two trains per hour.

Brighton to Luton Train Station

The journey from Brighton to Luton takes approximately two hours and three minutes with Thameslink.

Bedford to Luton Train Station

Getting to Luton from Bedford can take anywhere from fifteen minutes to twenty-four minutes with either Thameslink or East Midlands Railway. There are four trains per hour.

Luton Airport Parkway to Luton Train Station.

It only takes five minutes to get between the two stations and trains come every few minutes.

Corby to Luton Train Station

It takes forty-six minutes to get from Corby to Luton with East Midlands Railway. There are two trains per hour.

Luton Train Station is served by key train companies, providing extensive connectivity. East Midlands Railways operates on the London to Corby Connect Line, linking London St Pancras International with Corby in Northamptonshire. Thameslink offers comprehensive services throughout the southeast, including Central London, and extends to Brighton, Rainham, Cambridge, and Horsham, ensuring passengers have access to a wide range of locations for both commuting and leisure travel.

Luton offers a variety of attractions within easy reach of Luton Train Station, including historic parks, zoos, and gardens. The Stockwood Discovery Centre, a top-rated historical vehicle museum with tranquil gardens perfect for summer picnics, is just a short distance from the station. Visitors can also explore the remnants of the Great Moor, cleared in the nineteenth century for the train station, along with People’s Park and Pope’s Meadow, all providing relaxing outdoor spaces conveniently accessible from the station.

Wrest Park, a nineteenth-century French chateau-style mansion, is located just outside the town. Although a bit further from the station, it features beautiful gardens and historic interiors, with 'Narnia' tours inspired by C.S. Lewis's books.

For families with children, Woodside Animal Farm and Leisure Park is a delightful destination. A short drive from the station, it offers a chance to see animals like peacocks, goats, and turtles, along with activities such as soft play and tractor rides, ensuring a fun day for everyone.

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What is the postcode for Luton Train Station

The full address for Luton Train Station is Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT.

What is the station code for Luton Train Station?

The station code for Luton Train Station is LUT.

How far is it from Luton Train Station to Luton Airport Parkway?

It is the next stop after Luton, and it only takes five minutes to get between stations via rail.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.