Luton to Hertford bus with National Express

Thu 25 Dec
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Hertford

Showing times and prices for 26 Dec

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£20

Fastest journey

1 h 10 m

Average duration

1 h 10 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

25 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Hertford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Luton to Hertford will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Luton for Hertford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.

National Express
04:501h10
Luton
06:00Hertford
£201One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Luton to Hertford

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Hertford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 25 km

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Train

£21

Average Price

Cheapest

£36

Average Price

1h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Live departures

Luton to Hertford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to Hertford coaches for today, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 01:19
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express04:50 Luton
1h10
06:00 Hertford0 changesdirect
national_express07:00 Luton
1h25
08:25 Hertford0 changesdirect
national_express17:35 Luton
1h10
18:45 Hertford0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Hertford

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Buses from Luton to Hertford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.

There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:06, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 25 km distance in 1h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
25 km
Average bus duration
1h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
7
Direct buses
7
Fastest bus
1h 10m
First bus
00:06
Last bus
22:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Centrebus, Arriva Herts and Essex, Uno from Luton to HertfordYou can travel by bus between Luton to Hertford with National Express, Centrebus, Arriva Herts and Essex, Uno for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
£19
National Express frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

Centrebus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
£6
Centrebus frequency
3 a day

Arriva Herts and Essex

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 41m
Cheapest Price
£5
Arriva Herts and Essex frequency
8 a day

Uno

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 34m
Cheapest Price
£8
Uno frequency
5 a day

FAQs: Luton to Hertford coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Hertford 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 Hertford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Hertford can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to Hertford is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Luton to Hertford is on average 1 h 42 min   for the 16 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Hertford from Luton by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Luton to Hertford leaves at 02: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Luton to Hertford leaves at 07: 19.
There are 11 coaches a day from Luton to Hertford which require at least one change with National Express, Centrebus, Arriva Herts and Essex or Uno. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the journey from Luton to Hertford you can take a coach with National Express, Centrebus, Arriva Herts and Essex or Uno. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Luton to Hertford on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco), located 0.5 miles (763 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Hertford from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 42 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Hertford by coach is March.
You have options as you can travel to Hertford from Luton 2 different ways: coach or train.
No, the coach from Luton to Hertford has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Luton to Hertford.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Luton to Hertford.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Luton to Hertford.
    No, luggage for the coach from Luton to Hertford needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Luton to Hertford.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Luton to Hertford.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Luton to Hertford.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Luton to Hertford.

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    Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Hertford

    Luton
    Hertford
    The major coach station for departures in Luton is Luton, Station Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton, Station Interchange for your trip from Luton to Hertford.
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    Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
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