The average train between Canterbury and Luton takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Luton at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Luton. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Luton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Canterbury to Luton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Luton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Canterbury to Luton train tickets online with Southeastern, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Canterbury and Luton is 123.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Luton via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 34m.