The average train between Birmingham and Luton takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Luton. 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 Birmingham and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Luton at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Luton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Luton station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Birmingham to Luton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Luton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Birmingham to Luton train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Birmingham and Luton is 121.2 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Luton via Leicester and Kettering in around 2h 40m.