The average train between Dover and Luton takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Luton at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Luton. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Luton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Dover to Luton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Luton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Dover to Luton train tickets online with Southeastern, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Dover and Luton is 146.2 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Luton via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 45m.