The average train between Harwich and Luton takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Luton at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Luton. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Luton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Harwich to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Harwich to Luton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Harwich and Luton is 116.9 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Luton via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon in around 2h 25m.