The average train between London Paddington and Luton takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from London Paddington 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 every 15 minutes between London Paddington and Luton. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from London Paddington is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Luton at 6:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 34m • 1 change

1h • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change

53 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London Paddington to Luton. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at Luton station via Luton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
London Paddington to Luton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon station.
London Paddington to Luton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Luton station.
Book your London Paddington to Luton train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between London Paddington and Luton is 43.6 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Luton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 40 min.