Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Axminster to Luton

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

CrossCountry
East Midlands Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1213Today15 Oct161718192021222324252627282930311 Nov2345678
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Axminster to Luton

Trains to Luton from Axminster

It takes an average of 5h 26m to travel from Axminster to Luton by train, over a distance of around 135 miles (218 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Axminster to Luton and tickets for this journey start from £36 when you book in advance.

First train

04:51

Last train

23:19

Departure stationAxminster
Arrival stationLuton
Journey time

From 4h 1m

Distance

135 miles (218 km)

Frequency

3 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Price

From £36

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, London Overground, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

What are the train times from Axminster to Luton?

Check out the next trains departing from Axminster to Luton for Tuesday 20th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
10:1414:404h 26m, 3 changes
10:4515:104h 25m, 2 changes
12:1416:404h 26m, 3 changes
12:4517:114h 26m, 2 changes
12:4517:114h 26m, 3 changes
12:4517:124h 27m, 2 changes
14:1418:424h 28m, 3 changes
14:4519:104h 25m, 3 changes
14:4519:124h 27m, 2 changes
16:4521:104h 25m, 2 changes

Trains to Luton from Axminster

Want to travel from Axminster to Luton by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 5 hours 26 minutes to travel from Axminster to Luton by train. You'll find on average 3 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Luton by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.

Trains on this route are operated by Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, South Western Railway and Southeastern.

The journey from Axminster to Luton starts at £36.00. Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Axminster to Luton?

Want to know more about your journey from Axminster to Luton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Luton from Axminster?

To travel to Luton from Axminster, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 5 hours and 26 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 4 hours and 1 minute. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Axminster to Luton?

Trains from Axminster to Luton take an average of 5 hours and 26 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours and 1 minute. You'll usually find 3 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

How much does it cost to get from Axminster to Luton by train?

Train tickets from Axminster to Luton can start from £36 when booked in advance, but they’re usually more expensive if bought on the day of travel. Prices may also vary depending on the time of day, route, and class you choose.

What is the quickest journey time between Axminster and Luton by train?

The quickest journey time between Axminster and Luton by train is 4 hours and 1 minute.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Axminster to Luton?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Axminster to Luton start at £36§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Axminster to Luton is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link