The average train between Great Shelford and Luton takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Great Shelford 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 Great Shelford and Luton. The earliest departure is at 12:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Great Shelford is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Luton at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge South and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Great Shelford to Luton. However, there are services departing from Great Shelford station and arriving at Luton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Great Shelford to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge South station.
Great Shelford to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Great Shelford to Luton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Great Shelford and Luton is 48.1 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Shelford (Cambs) to Luton via Cambridge South, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 46m.