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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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m 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 $3 (€2) 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 57m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
TL385400 · TL385200+
W110906:54 AM1h48Luton station (LUT)8:42 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$111One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
TL385400 · TL385200+
W110906:54 AM1h48Luton station (LUT)8:42 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$111One-way2 transfers
Fastest
TL385400 · TL385200+
W110906:54 AM1h48Luton station (LUT)8:42 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$111One-way2 transfers
Other options
TL507500 · X64119+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+
L133438:17 AM2h24Luton station (LUT)10:41 AMBushey (BSH)$231One-way3 transfers
TL507500 · X64119+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+
L133438:17 AM2h27Luton station (LUT)10:44 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$231One-way3 transfers
TL507300 · X64118+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+
L122989:17 AM2h27Luton station (LUT)11:44 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$231One-way3 transfers
TL169200 · TL169000+
W110967:54 AM1h49Luton station (LUT)9:43 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$111One-way2 transfers
TL169100 · TL168900+
W111028:54 AM2h04Luton station (LUT)10:58 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$111One-way2 transfers
TL169200 · TL169000+
W11096+
P024227:54 AM2h09Luton station (LUT)10:03 AMWatford High Street (WFH)$111One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Watford:
A bus is $3 (€2) 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 57m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Bricket Wood, N Orbital Rd (Black Boy PH).
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London Overground to go to Watford by train.
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