The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Hatfield
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Hatfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Hatfield will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 5 buses that leave Luton for Hatfield every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 19 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 19 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Hatfield bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Hatfield coaches for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:23 Luton | 1h09 | 18:32 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:03 Luton | 1h02 | 20:05 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 11 December | |||||
![]() | 06:12 Luton | 1h05 | 07:17 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:18 Luton | 1h19 | 08:37 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:23 Luton | 1h15 | 09:38 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:43 Luton | 1h08 | 10:51 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:53 Luton | 1h17 | 11:10 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Hatfield
Buses from Luton to Hatfield run on average 3 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:52. The fastest coach covers the 19 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 19 km |
Average bus duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:52 |
Bus providers: Centrebus, Uno from Luton to HatfieldYou can travel by bus between Luton to Hatfield with Centrebus, Uno for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Luton to Hatfield
Only 11 miles separate Luton and the university town of Hatfield in Hertfordshire, and the coach ride between the two is a short, direct journey with no changes along the way. Services depart throughout the week from Luton airport, which is easily accessible from Luton town by bus or car.
Which coach companies travel from Luton to Hatfield?
The only company currently running coaches between Luton and Hatfield is National Express.
How long is the coach from Luton to Hatfield?
Coach trips along this route can take as little as 25 minutes. A few journeys are 10 minutes or so longer, but the majority last half an hour or less, especially at the weekend.
How many coaches are there from Luton to Hatfield?
Although there are only eight departures, they cover much of the day, starting well before dawn and continuing long past mid-evening. Upswings in frequency occur before noon and after teatime, but there can be several hours between departures at other times of the day such as the early afternoon. It's a similar picture on Saturdays and Sundays, but with generally slightly faster travel times.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Luton to Hatfield?
Departure bus station: National Express services for Hatfield leave from Luton airport. The coach bays are near the check-in area of the main terminal, conveniently close to the short-term parking area for passengers being dropped off by car. Just to the west of the National Express section are bus stops for local routes to and from Luton and the surrounding area, with regular and speedy services into town. The airport has cafeterias, eateries, WiFi, waiting areas and shops such as Next and W H Smith, plus coach links to Birmingham, Nottingham, Milton Keynes and Coventry, as well as to London's other airports.
Arrival bus station: Coaches from Luton stop at Hatfield's Galleria bus station on Cavendish Way, near The Galleria Outlet Centre, which offers a cinema, shops, food and drink and other events and activities. From the station, passengers can board a choice of several number 300 buses to destinations such as Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Borehamwood and St Albans. Meanwhile, the 614 bus calls in at Parkside Gardens and Finchley in just over an hour.
FAQs: Luton to Hatfield coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Hatfield by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hatfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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