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Compare bus and train for Luton to Hitchin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Hitchin:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Hitchin costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Hitchin take longer:
Train takes on average 45m.
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How to get from Luton to Hitchin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Hitchin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:03 AM0h57Luton9:00 AMHitchin$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:03 AM0h57Luton9:00 AMHitchin$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:22 AM0h38Luton10:00 AMHitchin$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:15 AM2h10Luton9:25 AMHitchin$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Hitchin:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Hitchin costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Hitchin take longer:
Train takes on average 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Hitchin as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Hitchin station (HIT).
- Travel with Red Eagle, Arriva UK to go to Hitchin by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink to go to Hitchin by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Red Eagle, Arriva UK.
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