The average train between Charing Cross and Luton takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Charing Cross 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 15 minutes between Charing Cross and Luton. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Luton at 5:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Blackfriars station and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 8m • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change

57 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Luton. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Luton station via Luton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Charing Cross to Luton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Blackfriars station.
Charing Cross to Luton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Luton station.
Book your Charing Cross to Luton train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Charing Cross and Luton is 45.9 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Luton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 44 min.