The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Hitchin
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
24 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Hitchin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Luton for Hitchin 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 13 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest buses will take 24 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.
07:181h03Luton08:21HitchinFind prices0 changes
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06:030h24Luton06:27Hitchin£41One-way0 changes
08:480h24Luton09:12Hitchin£41One-way0 changes
09:180h24Luton09:42Hitchin£41One-way0 changes
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10:180h24Luton10:42Hitchin£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Luton to Hitchin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 13 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Luton to Hitchin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Hitchin coaches for today, Sunday 29 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:43 Luton | 0h24 | 19:07 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:48 Luton | 0h22 | 20:10 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:48 Luton | 0h22 | 21:10 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:48 Luton | 0h22 | 22:10 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:48 Luton | 0h22 | 23:10 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:34 Luton | 0h26 | 06:00 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:49 Luton | 0h26 | 06:15 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:03 Luton | 0h24 | 06:27 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:19 Luton | 0h27 | 06:46 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:33 Luton | 0h29 | 07:02 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Hitchin
Buses from Luton to Hitchin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £13 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 13 km distance in 38m.
Distance 13 km |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 38m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Red Eagle, Arriva Herts and Essex from Luton to HitchinYou can travel by bus between Luton to Hitchin with Red Eagle, Arriva Herts and Essex for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Arriva Herts and Essex
Buses from Luton to Hitchin
Taking the bus from Luton to Hitchin is quick and easy and includes a choice of local bus service with Arriva or coach travel from National Express. Arriva bus services 100 and 101 depart from Luton town centre and take 40 minutes to reach Hitchin town centre. The first Arriva bus departs Luton before 6:00 a.m. with buses running every fifteen minutes until the last soon after 10:30 p.m. National Express operate 19 direct services a day, with coaches running through the night. The shortest journey time on National Express coaches is just 20 minutes.
What are the departure and arrival stations for Buses from Luton to Hitchin?
Departure Station: Arriva bus services 100 and 101 depart from Stand 4 at Luton Station Interchange and then also stop at Stopsley and Luton Airport Bus Station. National Express coaches also depart from the Station Interchange which conveniently incorporates Luton Railway Station and is located to the north of the town centre.
Arrival Station: Arriva buses from Luton to Hitchin stop at Hermitage Road and St Mary's Square, both in the town centre. The National Express coach service also arrives at St Mary's Square in the centre of town where it's easy to connect with onward bus travel.
FAQs: Luton to Hitchin coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Hitchin 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 Hitchin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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