The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Hemel Hempstead
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
42 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Hemel Hempstead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Hemel Hempstead will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
Of the 11 buses that leave Luton for Hemel Hempstead every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 15 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest buses will take 42 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.
6:460h51Luton7:37Hemel Hempstead£31One-way0 changes
7:380h52Luton8:30Hemel Hempstead£31One-way0 changes
8:510h47Luton9:38Hemel Hempstead£31One-way0 changes
9:510h47Luton10:38Hemel Hempstead£31One-way0 changes
10:560h42Luton11:38Hemel Hempstead£31One-way0 changes
10:560h42Luton11:38Hemel Hempstead£31One-way0 changes
11:560h42Luton12:38Hemel Hempstead£31One-way0 changes
12:560h42Luton13:38Hemel Hempstead£31One-way0 changes
13:560h42Luton14:38Hemel Hempstead£31One-way0 changes
14:560h42Luton15:38Hemel Hempstead£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Luton to Hemel Hempstead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Hemel Hempstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 15 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Luton to Hemel Hempstead bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Hemel Hempstead coaches for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:56 Luton | 0h42 | 13:38 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:56 Luton | 0h42 | 14:38 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:56 Luton | 0h42 | 15:38 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:57 Luton | 0h48 | 16:45 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:06 Luton | 0h47 | 17:53 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:11 Luton | 0h47 | 18:58 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:11 Luton | 0h37 | 19:48 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 25 June | |||||
![]() | 6:46 Luton | 0h51 | 7:37 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:38 Luton | 0h52 | 8:30 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:51 Luton | 0h47 | 9:38 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:51 Luton | 0h47 | 10:38 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:56 Luton | 0h42 | 11:38 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:56 Luton | 0h42 | 12:38 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Hemel Hempstead
Buses from Luton to Hemel Hempstead run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:14, the last at 23:06. The fastest coach covers the 15 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 15 km |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 0:14 |
Last bus 23:06 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Centrebus from Luton to Hemel HempsteadYou can travel by bus between Luton to Hemel Hempstead with Centrebus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Luton to Hemel Hempstead
National Express operates buses from Luton to Hemel Hempstead every day of the week. The first Luton to Hemel Hempstead bus departs in the early hours of the morning with the last coach of the day leaving Luton just before 11:30 p.m. There are one to three departures every hour on this direct route which takes between 30 to 50 minutes.
What are the departure and arrival points for buses from Luton to Hemel Hempstead?
Departure Station: Buses from Luton to Hemel Hempstead depart from Luton Bus Station which is adjacent to the train station and centrally located in the town. It shares car parking, bicycle storage, and a taxi rank with the Luton Train Station.
Arrival Station: Buses from Luton to Hemel Hempstead stop at Bridge Street which is in the centre of the town and close to the train station where a taxi rank is located. Car parking and bicycle storage can be found at the train station.
FAQs: Luton to Hemel Hempstead coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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