The average train between Ely and Luton takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely 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 30 minutes between Ely and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Luton at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Luton. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Luton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Ely to Luton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Luton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Ely to Luton train tickets online with Great Northern, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Ely and Luton is 74.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Luton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 54m.