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Knebworth House
Internationally known house museum with fine collections, state rooms, and parkland. One of the region's standout heritage visits near Stevenage.
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Compare bus and train for Luton to Stevenage
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Stevenage among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Stevenage is a bus with an average price of €21.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Stevenage:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Stevenage costing on average €32.
The fastest way to travel from Luton to Stevenage is by bus with an average journey time of 37m.
Other travel options to Stevenage take longer:
Train takes on average 55m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Stevenage including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Luton to Stevenage 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 (37m by bus vs 31m by car) and save roughly €-16.00 compared to fuel and tolls (€21 vs €5). 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 Centrebus, 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 Stevenage Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:33AM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:48AM | Arrival Time 06:44AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:02AM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:18AM | Arrival Time 07:14AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:32AM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:48AM | Arrival Time 07:51AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 08:09AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:37AM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 08:59AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:47AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 09:02AM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:03AM | Arrival Time 09:59AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:17AM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:33AM | Arrival Time 10:29AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:47AM | Arrival Time 10:44AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:03AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:17AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:47AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 11:02AM | Arrival Time 11:46AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:03AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:17AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:47AM | Arrival Time 12:44PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:17PM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:33PM | Arrival Time 01:29PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:47PM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 01:02PM | Arrival Time 01:46PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 01:59PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:17PM | Arrival Time 02:14PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:33PM | Arrival Time 02:29PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:47PM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 02:59PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:17PM | Arrival Time 03:14PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:33PM | Arrival Time 03:29PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:03PM | Arrival Time 03:59PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:17PM | Arrival Time 04:14PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:33PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Centrebus | Departure Time 03:37PM | Arrival Time 04:54PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:48PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:42PM | Arrival Time 07:34PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:47PM | Arrival Time 08:37PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:47PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 10:37PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:47PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Stevenage
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Buses from Luton to Stevenage run on average 6 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €18 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:48. The fastest bus covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 45m.
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
Train from €18
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average bus duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €18
Bus providers: Centrebus, Arriva UK from Luton to StevenageYou can travel by bus between Luton to Stevenage with Centrebus, Arriva UK for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Centrebus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
44m
Cheapest Price
€3
Centrebus frequency
4 a day
Arriva UK
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
€4
Arriva UK frequency
23 a day
Complete guide to Stevenage
Things to do in Stevenage
Discover the best of Stevenage — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stevenage trip today.
- Must visit
Hatfield House
Historic Tudor mansion with art, furnished interiors, and gardens. A rewarding cultural day trip from Stevenage with strong heritage appeal.
- Recommended
Stevenage Museum
Free local museum covering Stevenage's development from village to New Town. A strong introduction to the town's history and identity.
- Must visit
Fairlands Valley Park
Large waterside park with lakes, trails, play areas, and water sports. One of Stevenage's top outdoor spaces for walking and relaxing.
- Recommended
Stevenage Old Town High Street
Historic high street lined with old buildings, independent shops, and pubs. The best area to experience Stevenage's older character and street life.
- Recommended
Monks Wood
Linear park and woodland corridor ideal for gentle walks and wildlife spotting. A quieter local favorite showing Stevenage's green urban design.
Toad In The Hole
A Hertfordshire staple of sausages cooked in batter, common in local pubs and valued as a classic comforting British meal.
Sunday Roast
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy is a traditional Sunday pub meal widely eaten in Stevenage and across Hertfordshire.
- Vegetarian
Apple Crumble
An old English dessert of stewed apples baked under a crumbly topping. It is a familiar pudding in local homes and pub menus.
Misya Meze Grill
Popular Turkish and Mediterranean venue serving grilled meats, meze and generous portions in a lively contemporary dining room.
Surma
Established Indian restaurant in Stevenage Old Town, praised for polished service, classic curries and a smart but relaxed setting.
Our Mutual Friend
Well-known local pub with craft beer and casual food, valued for burgers, social atmosphere and regular community events.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for England. Hotels and dining are cheaper than London, but rail fares and pubs can raise daily tourist costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a casual lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £4.70
To the city center
Stevenage Railway Station -> Stevenage Town Centre Bus Interchange, Stevenage
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Most local buses in Stevenage accept contactless card payment; check with the operator before boarding.
- Stevenage town centre is walkable from the railway station, so walking can be quicker than waiting for a bus for short trips.
FAQs: Bus from Luton to Stevenage
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Stevenage 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 Stevenage, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Luton to Stevenage can start from as little as €21 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Luton to Stevenage is €21 ; 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 Stevenage is 45m to travel the 9 miles (15 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 Stevenage leaves at 12:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Luton to Stevenage leaves at 11:48 PM.
There are 6 buses a day from Luton to Stevenage which require at least one change with Centrebus, Arriva UK. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Luton to Stevenage, you can count on Centrebus, Arriva UK for the best way to get you to Stevenage. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Luton and Stevenage and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Stevenage from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Luton to Stevenage is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Stevenage including taking a bus and train.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Luton to Stevenage.
No, the bus from Luton to Stevenage has no accessibility options.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Stevenage are:
- Fairlands Valley Park, a large public park offering lakes, woodlands, and recreational facilities
- Knebworth House, a historic Tudor mansion known for its gardens and rock concerts
- Stevenage Museum, a local museum showcasing the history and development of Stevenage
- Benington Lordship Gardens, renowned for its beautiful gardens and seasonal events
- St. Nicholas Church, a historic church with stunning architecture and a peaceful churchyard.
The best things to do in Stevenage include:
- Gordon Craig Theatre, a performing arts venue hosting a variety of shows including plays, musicals, and comedy
- Stevenage Leisure Park, a complex with entertainment options such as a cinema, bowling alley, and restaurants
- Fairlands Valley Park, a large public park offering walking trails, a boating lake, and picnic areas
- Stevenage Indoor Market, a bustling market offering a variety of goods from fresh produce to unique gifts
- Boxfield Gallery, an art gallery showcasing local and contemporary art exhibitions.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Luton to Stevenage.
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 Stevenage.
No, luggage for the bus from Luton to Stevenage needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Luton to Stevenage.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Luton to Stevenage.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Luton to Stevenage.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Luton to Stevenage.
Since neither Luton nor Stevenage 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 Stevenage 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 Stevenage, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas like the town center and near transport hubs. Be wary of unsolicited offers or overly friendly strangers who may attempt scams. Always use licensed taxi services and avoid accepting rides from unregistered drivers to ensure safety. Staying alert and securing personal belongings can help prevent common safety issues.
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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