Luton to Canterbury by train

Explore Luton to Canterbury by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Luton to Canterbury aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train tickets between Luton and Canterbury

The cheapest train tickets from Luton to Canterbury start at €27.60. 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 Luton to Canterbury is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 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.

Luton to Canterbury departure timetable

On this route, 58 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Luton at 03:44 and the last leaving at 23:16 during the week.

For weekend travel to Canterbury, the earliest departure is at 00:07 and the last one is at 23:59. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 15 minutes.

Luton to Canterbury train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 122 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 1 hour and 31 minutes.

When are tickets between Luton and Canterbury available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Luton and Canterbury can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

More information on train travel from Luton to Canterbury

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