Dover to Luton by train

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Overview: trains from Dover to Luton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Dover to Luton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:28 View journey
Last train 22:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 144
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey CA$108.55 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 10m
Train operators 4

Discover Dover to Luton by train

Planning a train adventure from Dover to Luton? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of train tickets between Dover and Luton

The cheapest train tickets from Dover to Luton start at CA$108.55. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Dover to Luton is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Dover to Luton daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Luton on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 28 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:28: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:49: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 04:52: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:49: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 40 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Dover to Luton?

This journey covers a total of 144 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Booking time frame: Dover to Luton trains

Tickets for travel to Luton along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Further insights on trains from Dover to Luton

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Luton city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Dover to Luton

Want to know more about your journey from Dover to Luton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Dover and Luton spans 144 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.