The average train between Luton and Didcot takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Luton to Didcot. 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 Luton and Didcot. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Didcot at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 59m • 2 changes


1h 35m • 2 changes


1h 40m • 2 changes


1h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Didcot station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Luton to Didcot train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Didcot train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Didcot Parkway station.
Book your Luton to Didcot train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Luton and Didcot is 64.2 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Didcot Parkway via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 39m.