The average train between Folkestone and Luton takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Luton at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Luton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Luton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Folkestone to Luton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Luton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Folkestone to Luton train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Folkestone and Luton is 141.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Luton via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 35m.