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Compare train and bus for Luton to Harpenden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Harpenden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Harpenden:
A bus is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Harpenden costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Harpenden take longer:
Bus takes on average 20m.
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How to get from Luton to Harpenden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Harpenden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:59 PM0h08Luton1:07 PMHarpenden$41One-way0 transfers
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12:59 PM0h08Luton1:07 PMHarpenden$41One-way0 transfers
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12:59 PM0h08Luton1:07 PMHarpenden$41One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Harpenden:
A bus is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Harpenden costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Harpenden take longer:
Bus takes on average 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Harpenden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Harpenden station (HPD).
- Travel with Centrebus, Arriva UK, Uno to go to Harpenden by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink to go to Harpenden by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Centrebus, Arriva UK, Uno.
- 7 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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