The average train between Luton and Dover takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Dover. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Dover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Luton to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Luton to Dover train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Luton and Dover is 146.2 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 24m.