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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Leagrave
- Departure station
- Leagrave station guide
- Address
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- Compton Ave, Luton, LU4 9BA
Operators serving Leagrave
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Facilities at Leagrave
- Ticket Machines
- Waiting Area
Parking & meeting your train
- Free station car park (limited)
Explore the area around Leagrave
- Leagrave Park
- Waulud’s Bank (Neolithic site)
About your departure station
Opened in 1868 by the Midland Railway to serve Lutons northern expansion, Leagrave grew from rural halt to important commuter stop.
The original brick buildings were replaced with functional structures in the 1960s.
Electrification in 1983 dramatically increased service frequency.
Its location near major roads made it a natural park and ride hub.
While the station itself is modern, Victorian railway workers cottages nearby preserve historical character.
Today as a key Thameslink stop, Leagrave connects Luton and Bedford to London, with ongoing improvements to handle increasing passenger numbers.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Leagrave to Peterborough?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Leagrave and Peterborough?
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