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Compare train and bus for Harpenden to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harpenden to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Harpenden to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (11m by train vs 17m by car). Tickets start at around $6 compared to roughly $3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Harpenden to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harpenden to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C02767
8:03 AM 0h09 Harpenden station (HPD) 8:12 AM Luton station (LUT) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C02767
8:03 AM 0h09 Harpenden station (HPD) 8:12 AM Luton station (LUT) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C02767
8:03 AM 0h09 Harpenden station (HPD) 8:12 AM Luton station (LUT) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C10017
8:27 AM 0h09 Harpenden station (HPD) 8:36 AM Luton station (LUT) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - C02774
8:32 AM 0h09 Harpenden station (HPD) 8:41 AM Luton station (LUT) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - W45395
8:21 AM 0h09 Harpenden station (HPD) 8:30 AM Luton station (LUT) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harpenden and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Harpenden station (HPD) and arrive in Luton Airport Parkway (LTN).
- Travel with Thameslink to go to Luton by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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