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Luton to Darlington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Darlington takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 8m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Luton to Darlington train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Darlington at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country9h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 42m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 22m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 42m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 22m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 42m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 22m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 42m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 22m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country4h 25m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton to Darlington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Luton to Darlington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 230.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Darlington via Kettering, Nottingham, and Sheffield in around 5h 1m.

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