The average train between Luton and Elstow takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Elstow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Luton and Elstow. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Elstow at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Elstow. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Elstow station via Bedford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Luton to Elstow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Elstow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Luton to Elstow train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, West Midlands Trains and Thameslink.
The distance between Luton and Elstow is 26.4 km. The road distance is 33 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Luton to Bedford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £9–19 and the journey takes 26 min. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly.