The average train between Luton and Darlington takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Luton and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Darlington at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Darlington station via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Luton to Darlington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Darlington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Luton to Darlington train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Luton and Darlington is 303.6 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Darlington via Kettering, Nottingham, and Sheffield in around 5h 13m.