Luton to Birmingham Trains

Luton to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Birmingham takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration: 108 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain

2h 36m

£48–71

Luton to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:40 PM → 11:44 PM
2h 3m • 2 changes
11:19 PM → 6:45 AM
Arrives next day
7h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:46 AM
7h 8m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 10:38 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:28 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 3:15 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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