The average train between Luton and Smethwick takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Smethwick. 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 Smethwick. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Smethwick at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Smethwick station via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Luton to Smethwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Smethwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Luton to Smethwick train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Luton and Smethwick is 125.7 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 7m.