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Compare train and bus for Luton to Hatfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Hatfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Hatfield:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Hatfield costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Hatfield take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 35m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.89. The journey takes 1h 5m versus 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Hatfield
How to get from Luton to Hatfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Hatfield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W280079:59 AM1h32Luton station (LUT)11:31 AMHatfield station (HAT)$211One-way1 transfer
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W280079:59 AM1h32Luton station (LUT)11:31 AMHatfield station (HAT)$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NX7379:05 PM0h30Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station9:35 PMHatfield, The Galleria$301One-way0 transfers
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C102169:29 AM1h32Luton station (LUT)11:01 AMHatfield station (HAT)$211One-way1 transfer
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W279827:59 AM1h32Luton station (LUT)9:31 AMHatfield station (HAT)$211One-way1 transfer
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C102318:29 AM1h32Luton station (LUT)10:01 AMHatfield station (HAT)$211One-way1 transfer
NX7376:35 PM0h50Luton, Station Interchange7:25 PMHatfield, The Galleria$271One-way0 transfers
NX7378:45 PM0h50Luton, Station Interchange9:35 PMHatfield, The Galleria$271One-way0 transfers
NX7378:15 AM0h50Luton, Station Interchange9:05 AMHatfield, The Galleria$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Hatfield:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Hatfield costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Hatfield take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Hatfield 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 Hatfield station (HAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, Station Interchange and arrive in Hatfield, The Galleria.
- Travel with National Express to go to Hatfield by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway to go to Hatfield by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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