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Compare bus and train for Hemel Hempstead to Luton
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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hemel Hempstead to Luton:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hemel Hempstead to Luton costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Hemel Hempstead to Luton
How to get from Hemel Hempstead to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W88186 · W11118+
C100219:30 AM1h32Hemel Hempstead station (HML)11:02 AMLuton station (LUT)$121One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
W88186 · W11118+
C100219:30 AM1h32Hemel Hempstead station (HML)11:02 AMLuton station (LUT)$121One-way2 transfers
Fastest
W88186 · W11118+
C100219:30 AM1h32Hemel Hempstead station (HML)11:02 AMLuton station (LUT)$121One-way2 transfers
Other options
W88226 · W11148+
C100462:24 PM1h38Hemel Hempstead station (HML)4:02 PMLuton station (LUT)$121One-way2 transfers
W88210 · W11136+
C1002912:24 PM1h38Hemel Hempstead station (HML)2:02 PMLuton station (LUT)$121One-way2 transfers
W88202 · W11130+
C1004211:24 AM1h38Hemel Hempstead station (HML)1:02 PMLuton station (LUT)$121One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hemel Hempstead to Luton:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hemel Hempstead to Luton costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hemel Hempstead and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Centrebus to go to Luton by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Centrebus.
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