The average train between Luton and Poplar takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Luton to Poplar. 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 20 minutes between Luton and Poplar. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Poplar at 6:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

57 min • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

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56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Poplar station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Luton to Poplar train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Poplar train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
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The distance between Luton and Poplar is 49.5 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Luton to Farringdon every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 41 min.