The average train between Luton and Canterbury takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Canterbury. 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 Luton and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Luton to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Luton to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink, Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Luton and Canterbury is 123.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 10m.