The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Luton takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 every 30 minutes between Newcastle upon Tyne and Luton. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Luton at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Luton. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Luton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Luton station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Luton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Luton is 353 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Luton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 23m.