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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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).
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Train takes on average 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Watford
How to get from Luton to Watford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Watford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W062029:13 AM1h12Luton station (LUT)10:25 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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W062029:13 AM1h12Luton station (LUT)10:25 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W062029:13 AM1h12Luton station (LUT)10:25 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$161One-way1 transfer
Other options
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W061968:13 AM1h12Luton station (LUT)9:25 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$181One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W080549:43 AM1h29Luton station (LUT)11:12 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$251One-way2 transfers
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P106978:13 AM1h20Luton station (LUT)9:33 AMWatford High Street (WFH)$181One-way2 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Train takes on average 58m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink, London Overground to go to Watford by train.
- Travel with Arriva UK to go to Watford by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Arriva UK.
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