The average train between Luton and Sandgate takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Sandgate. 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 Sandgate. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Sandgate at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Sandgate. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Sandgate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Luton to Sandgate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Sandgate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Folkestone West station.
Book your Luton to Sandgate train tickets online with Thameslink, Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Luton and Sandgate is 140.6 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Folkestone West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 9m.