The average train between Luton and Scarborough takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Scarborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Luton to Scarborough train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Scarborough train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Luton to Scarborough train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Scarborough is 266.9 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Scarborough via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 2m.