The average train between Carlisle and Luton takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Luton. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Luton at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Luton. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Luton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Carlisle to Luton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Luton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Carlisle to Luton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Luton is 374.6 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Luton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 17m.