How to travel from Luton to Watford

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Compare train and bus for Luton to Watford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 15 miles (25 km)

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$16

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$7

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 28m

Average total duration

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58m

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30m

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29m

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The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Watford is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Watford costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Watford is by bus with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to Watford take longer:

Train takes on average 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Watford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Luton to Watford among Omio's users.

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from Luton to Watford

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

Our recommendation

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

  • ThameslinkW59522+West Midlands TrainsW06202
    9:13 AM1h12
    Luton station (LUT)
    10:25 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)
    $161One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ThameslinkW59522+West Midlands TrainsW06202
    9:13 AM1h12
    Luton station (LUT)
    10:25 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)
    $161One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ThameslinkW59522+West Midlands TrainsW06202
    9:13 AM1h12
    Luton station (LUT)
    10:25 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)
    $161One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ThameslinkW59515+West Midlands TrainsW06196
    8:13 AM1h12
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:25 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)
    $181One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkW59526+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+West Midlands TrainsW08054
    9:43 AM1h29
    Luton station (LUT)
    11:12 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)
    $251One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW59515+West Midlands TrainsW06196+London OvergroundP10697
    8:13 AM1h20
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:33 AMWatford High Street (WFH)
    $181One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Watford

Travel to Watford 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 Luton to Watford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Watford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Watford is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Watford costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Watford is by bus with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to Watford take longer:

Train takes on average 58m.

The distance from Luton to Watford is approximately 15 miles (25 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Watford is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Watford 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 Luton to Watford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Watford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink, London Overground to go to Watford by train.
  • Travel with Arriva UK to go to Watford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Watford:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Arriva UK.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Watford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Manchester, Birmingham, Hemel Hempstead. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Watford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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