The average train between Newmarket and Luton takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Newmarket 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 Newmarket and Luton. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newmarket is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Luton at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newmarket to Luton. However, there are services departing from Newmarket station and arriving at Luton station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Newmarket to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Newmarket station.
Newmarket to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Newmarket to Luton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newmarket and Luton is 69.3 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Newmarket to Luton via Cambridge, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 9m.