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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Darlington takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Luton to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 8m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Luton to Darlington train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Darlington at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 29m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 19m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 42m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 4m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton to Darlington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 261.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Darlington via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 27m.

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