The average train between Durham and Luton takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Luton. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Luton at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Luton. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Luton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Durham to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Luton station.
Book your Durham to Luton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Durham and Luton is 331.2 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Luton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 29m.