The average train between Luton and Shipley takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Luton to Shipley. 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 Shipley. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Shipley at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Shipley station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Luton to Shipley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Shipley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Luton to Shipley train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Shipley is 235.4 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Shipley via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 3h 27m.