The average train between Basingstoke and Luton takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Luton. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Luton at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Luton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Luton station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Basingstoke to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Basingstoke to Luton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Overground and Thameslink.
The distance between Basingstoke and Luton is 82.8 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Luton via Clapham Junction, West Hampstead, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 16m.