The average train between Luton and Thatcham takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Thatcham. 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 Thatcham. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Thatcham at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Thatcham station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Luton to Thatcham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Thatcham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Thatcham station.
Book your Luton to Thatcham train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Luton and Thatcham is 78.6 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Thatcham via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 31m.