The average train between Essex and Luton takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Luton. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Luton at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Luton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Luton. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Luton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Essex to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Essex to Luton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Essex and Luton is 68.9 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Luton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon in around 1h 45m.