The average train between Luton and Waterloo Station takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Luton to Waterloo Station. 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 every 20 minutes between Luton and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 7:11 PM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

47 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

54 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Luton to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Waterloo station.
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The distance between Luton and Waterloo Station is 46.8 km. The road distance is 52 km.
There is no direct connection from Luton to Waterloo Station. However, you can take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink, walk to West Hampstead station, then take the subway to Waterloo station.