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Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$12
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 58 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 58 m
Buses on Sep 18
1
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Luton will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 1 buses from Hemel Hempstead to Luton, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 15 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hemel Hempstead to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator West Midlands Trains | Departure Time 07:29AM | Arrival Time 10:27AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:43AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 09:38AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:43AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:43AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:43PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 05:12PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 06:17PM | Arrival Time 07:03PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:57PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 08:04PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Hemel Hempstead to Luton buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:29 AM Hemel Hempstead | 2h58 | 10:27 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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