The average train between Newark on Trent and Luton takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Newark on Trent to Luton. 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 Newark on Trent and Luton. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Luton at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Luton. However, there are services departing from Newark on Trent station and arriving at Luton station via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Newark on Trent to Luton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Newark on Trent to Luton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Newark on Trent to Luton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Luton is 134.7 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Newark Castle to Luton via Nottingham and Kettering in around 2h 37m.