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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 £3. 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 £3, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 13 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 £3 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 13 km distance in 22m.
Distance 13 km |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 22m |
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 £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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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