Margate to Luton train with Southeastern

Fri, Nov 07
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Luton

Showing times and prices for Nov 07

Cheapest price

$97

Average price

$104

Fastest journey

2 h 4 m

Average duration

3 h 24 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

136 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Margate to Luton will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Margate to Luton without transferring at least once.

Southeastern
05:40AM2h04
Margate
07:44AMLuton
$971One-way
1 transfer
Southeastern
04:37AM2h34
Margate
07:11AMLuton
$1011One-way
2 transfers
Southeastern
01:36AM5h34
Margate
07:10AMLuton
$1141One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Margate to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Margate to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €79.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

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Bus

€81

Average price

€30

Average price

Cheapest

2h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 5m

Average total duration

4h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Southeastern

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Margate to Luton train times

The table below shows live departures for Margate to Luton trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 1:29 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Southeastern1:36 AM Margate
5h34
7:10 AM Luton2 transfers
Southeastern4:37 AM Margate
2h34
7:11 AM Luton2 transfers
Southeastern5:40 AM Margate
2h04
7:44 AM Luton1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Margate to Luton

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Trains from Margate to Luton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€79) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 2h 21m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $27 (€22)
Distance
84 miles (136 km)
Average train duration
2h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
$97 (€79)
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 21m
First train
04:37
Last train
22:26
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $27 (€22)

Train companies: Southeastern from Margate to Luton trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Margate and Luton from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Price
$98 (€80)
Southeastern frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Trains from Margate to Luton

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate to Luton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.
The train from Margate to Luton takes 2h 21m and runs 6 per day.
Train ticket prices from Margate to Luton can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $97 (€79), while the average price is around $99 (€81).
The last train from Margate to Luton leaves at 10:26 PM.
The cheapest way to get from Margate to Luton is by bus, with a cost of around $27 (€22).
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
The first train from Margate to Luton leaves at 4:37 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Margate to Luton.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Margate to Luton.
Yes, you can take the train from Margate to Luton.
The distance by train from Margate to Luton is 84 miles (136 km).
The train station in Margate that goes to Luton is Margate station (MAR), which connects to Luton station (LUT).
There is no high speed train available from Margate to Luton.
A day trip from Margate to Luton is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 21m. However, trains run 6 times per day.
The train journey from Margate to Luton offers scenic views, especially as it travels through the Kent countryside and along parts of the Thames Estuary, providing glimpses of rolling hills, fields, and rural landscapes.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Margate to Luton

Margate
Luton
The major train station for departures in Margate is Margate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Margate for your trip from Margate to Luton.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 3 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 country end
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Margate
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station, next to the Premier Inn.

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