The average train between Chester and Luton takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 2 hours between Chester and Luton. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Luton at 8:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Luton. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Luton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Chester to Luton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Luton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Chester to Luton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chester and Luton is 221.9 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Luton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 54m.