The average train between Chelmsford and Luton takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Luton. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Luton at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 22m • 2 changes


1h 31m • 2 changes


1h 29m • 2 changes


1h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Luton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Luton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Chelmsford to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Chelmsford to Luton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Chelmsford and Luton is 63.1 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Luton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon in around 1h 28m.