The average train between Paddington and Luton takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Paddington 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 20 minutes between Paddington and Luton. The earliest departure is at 1:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Paddington is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Luton at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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51 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Luton. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Luton station via Luton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Paddington to Luton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon station.
Paddington to Luton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Luton station.
Book your Paddington to Luton train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Paddington and Luton is 43.6 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Luton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 40 min.