The average train between Acton and Dunstable takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Acton to Dunstable. 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 Acton and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Acton is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Acton to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Acton station and arriving at Dunstable station via West Hampstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Acton to Dunstable train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Acton Central station.
Acton to Dunstable train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Leagrave station.
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The distance between Acton and Dunstable is 45.2 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Acton Central to Leagrave via West Hampstead and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 57 min.