The average train between Luton and Newmarket takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Newmarket. 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 Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Newmarket station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Luton to Newmarket train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Newmarket train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Luton to Newmarket train tickets online with Thameslink, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Newmarket is 69.3 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Newmarket via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 2h 45m.