The average train between Luton and Liverpool takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Liverpool. 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 2 hours between Luton and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Luton to Liverpool? 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 Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Liverpool station via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Luton to Liverpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Liverpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Luton to Liverpool train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Luton and Liverpool is 242.5 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Liverpool Lime Street via Kettering and Nottingham in around 5h 30m.