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Luton to Elephant & Castle train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Luton to Elephant & Castle, starting from £5.50 and averaging £19.20. The entire journey takes no more than 48m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:13 Luton Airport Parkway	02:08 Elephant & Castle	1h 55m, Direct	Find Tickets
00:43 Luton Airport Parkway	02:45 Elephant & Castle	2h 2m, Direct	Find Tickets
01:43 Luton Airport Parkway	03:45 Elephant & Castle	2h 2m, Direct	Find Tickets
02:43 Luton Airport Parkway	04:45 Elephant & Castle	2h 2m, Direct	Find Tickets
04:12 Luton Airport Parkway	05:19 Elephant & Castle	1h 7m, No direct	Find Tickets
04:23 Luton Airport Parkway	05:25 Paris	1h 2m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Luton to Elephant & Castle train route details

First train

00:13

Last train

23:35

Departure station

Luton

Arrival station

Elephant & Castle

Journey time

48m

Distance

31 miles

Price

£5.50*

Train Operators

Thameslink, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Luton to Elephant & Castle

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Luton to Elephant & Castle during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Luton to Elephant & Castle for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Luton to Elephant & Castle, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Luton to Elephant & Castle ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Luton to Elephant & Castle more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Luton to Elephant & Castle train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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