The average train between Scarborough and Luton takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Luton at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Luton. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Luton station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Scarborough to Luton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Luton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Scarborough to Luton train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Scarborough and Luton is 266.9 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Luton via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 33m.