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Compare bus and train for Luton to Hitchin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Hitchin is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Hitchin:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Hitchin costing on average $42 (€34).
The fastest way to travel from Luton to Hitchin is by bus with an average journey time of 30m.
Other travel options to Hitchin take longer:
Train takes on average 45m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Hitchin including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Luton to Hitchin among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about -1h -6m sooner (30m by bus vs 24m by car) and save roughly $-23.63 (€-19.06) compared to fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $3 (€3)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Red Eagle, Arriva UK.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Luton to Hitchin Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:34AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:49AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:03AM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:19AM | Arrival Time 06:46AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:33AM | Arrival Time 07:02AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:49AM | Arrival Time 07:16AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Red Eagle | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 08:21AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:19AM | Arrival Time 07:52AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Red Eagle | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 08:18AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:38AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:59AM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Great Northern | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:34AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:48AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:04AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 09:42AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Thameslink | Departure Time 09:22AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:34AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:48AM | Arrival Time 10:12AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Red Eagle | Departure Time 10:03AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:04AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 10:42AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:34AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:48AM | Arrival Time 11:12AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:04AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:18AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:34AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 12:12PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:04PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 12:42PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Red Eagle | Departure Time 12:33PM | Arrival Time 01:19PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:34PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:48PM | Arrival Time 01:12PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:04PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:18PM | Arrival Time 01:42PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:48PM | Arrival Time 02:12PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:04PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:18PM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Red Eagle | Departure Time 02:33PM | Arrival Time 03:19PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:34PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 03:12PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:04PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:18PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:34PM | Arrival Time 04:04PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Hitchin
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Luton to Hitchin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 38m.
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
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 38m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
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
Bus providers: Red Eagle, Arriva UK from Luton to HitchinYou can travel by bus between Luton to Hitchin with Red Eagle, Arriva UK for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Red Eagle
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Red Eagle frequency
5 a day
Arriva UK
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
22m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
Arriva UK frequency
22 a day
FAQs: Bus from Luton to Hitchin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Hitchin by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hitchin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Luton to Hitchin can start from as little as $27 (€22) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Luton to Hitchin is $27 (€22) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Luton to Hitchin is 38m to travel the 8 miles (13 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Luton to Hitchin leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Luton to Hitchin leaves at 11:57 PM.
Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day from Luton to Hitchin with Red Eagle, Arriva UK. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Luton to Hitchin, you can count on Red Eagle, Arriva UK for the best way to get you to Hitchin. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Luton and Hitchin and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Hitchin from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 38m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Luton to Hitchin is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Hitchin including taking a bus and train.
No, the bus from Luton to Hitchin has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Luton to Hitchin.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Luton to Hitchin.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Luton to Hitchin.
No, luggage for the bus from Luton to Hitchin needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Luton to Hitchin.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Luton to Hitchin.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Luton to Hitchin.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Luton to Hitchin.
Since neither Luton nor Hitchin are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Luton to Hitchin among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Hitchin, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and train stations. It's advisable to avoid poorly lit or isolated streets at night. Common scams include overcharging by local taxis or unauthorized vendors, so always use licensed services and confirm prices beforehand. Staying aware of surroundings and safeguarding personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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