How to travel from Hendon to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Hendon to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hendon to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a bus costs an average of €14.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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€13

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€14

Average price

€23

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

33m

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30m

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2h 10m

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1h 40m

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34m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hendon to Luton is a train with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Hendon to Luton:

A train is €0.82 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hendon to Luton costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Hendon to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hendon and Luton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hendon to Luton among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1m faster (33m by train vs 34m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€13 vs €23). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Hendon to Luton

How to get from Hendon to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Hendon to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM0h40
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    8:10 AMLuton
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM0h40
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    8:10 AMLuton
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ThameslinkX05717
    12:37 AM0h32
    Hendon station (HEN)
    1:09 AMLuton station (LUT)
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ThameslinkW45590
    4:00 AM0h33
    Hendon station (HEN)
    4:33 AMLuton station (LUT)
    91One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45566
    3:00 AM0h33
    Hendon station (HEN)
    3:33 AMLuton station (LUT)
    91One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45578
    2:00 AM0h33
    Hendon station (HEN)
    2:33 AMLuton station (LUT)
    91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM0h41
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    12:40 AMLuton
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 AM0h45
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    12:25 PMLuton
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNXA1 · NX737
    10:05 PM1h54
    London, Golders Green Station
    11:59 PMLuton, Station Interchange
    151One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hendon to Luton

Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hendon to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Hendon and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Hendon to Luton is a train with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Hendon to Luton:

A train is €0.82 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hendon to Luton costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Hendon to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Hendon to Luton is approximately 21 miles (35 km).
The average frequency per day from Hendon to Luton is:
  • Around 43 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hendon and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hendon to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hendon station (HEN) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Golders Green Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hendon to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Thameslink to go to Luton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, First Bus London, Metroline Travel, Uno to go to Luton by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hendon to Luton:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
Omio customers who travel from Hendon to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.

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