The average train between Gillingham and Luton takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Luton at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Luton. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Luton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Gillingham to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Gillingham to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Gillingham to Luton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Gillingham and Luton is 159.2 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Luton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 50m.