The average train between Nottingham and Luton takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Nottingham to Luton. 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 Nottingham and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Luton at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Luton. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Luton station via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Nottingham to Luton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Luton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Nottingham to Luton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Nottingham and Luton is 129.3 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Luton via Kettering in around 1h 51m.