The average train between Luton and Harwich takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Harwich. 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 Harwich. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Harwich station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Luton to Harwich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Harwich train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Luton to Harwich train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Luton and Harwich is 116.9 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Harwich Town via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 2h 52m.