Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
There are usually 18 daily train trips available from Luton to Margate. Traveling by train from Luton to Margate usually takes 2 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Thameslink + Connections train can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 85 mi (136 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 20m |
| Lowest price | $59.05 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Luton to Margate?
Thameslink + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Luton to Margate. However, there are 18 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink + Connections | 18 | 2h 35m | $64.31 |
Thameslink + Connections train tickets from Luton to Margate start from $59, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Thameslink + Connections schedules to Margate. Thameslink + Connections in Luton leaves from Leagrave and 2 other stations. And in Margate trains arrive at Margate Station .
From Luton to Margate train travel on Thameslink + Connections takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Margate faster, Thameslink + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 20 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Thameslink + Connections offers 18 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Margate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Luton to Margate tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Luton at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 18 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Luton
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Situated on the River Lea, Luton is a vibrant town only 29 miles northwest of London. The city's local history is celebrated and displayed at the Stockwood Discovery Centre. This free attraction offers gardens, a cafe, and a museum, together creating a great place to spend the day exploring.
To add some retail therapy to your vacation, visit The Mall to browse over 100 shops, including both high street retailers and independent shops. The Mall also houses many restaurants and cafes, making it a relaxing place to stop and take a load off with a latte—or an afternoon tea, if you'd like to really embrace local tradition.
Due to its location near London, Luton is a very accessible town. Access via rail, bus, and air is available from its international airport, where frequent services from London and other major cities arrive.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Luton?
Main departure station: Leagrave
Luton has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Margate.
All train stations in Luton:
Leagrave
Luton Railway Station
Luton Airport Parkway
Where is the train station in Margate?
Main arrival station: Margate Station
Margate has one train station.
All train stations in Margate:
Margate Station
Get around town with Moovit
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more