The average train between Luton and Polegate takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Luton to Polegate. 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 Polegate. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Polegate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Polegate station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Luton to Polegate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Polegate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Polegate station.
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The distance between Luton and Polegate is 126.2 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Polegate via East Croydon in around 2h 26m.