The average train between Edinburgh and Luton takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Luton at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Luton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Luton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Edinburgh to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Luton station.
Book your Edinburgh to Luton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Edinburgh and Luton is 487.9 km. The road distance is 676 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Luton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 47m.