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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Harlow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 38 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Harlow:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Harlow costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Harlow take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£12. The journey takes 1h 26m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Harlow from Luton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Luton to Harlow is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Harlow are London, Cambridge, St Albans, Chelmsford and Stratford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Harlow on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
St Albans is a historic Hertfordshire city known for Roman Verulamium and its prominent cathedral. Its compact centre mixes ancient streets, markets and green spaces with an easy, well-kept feel.
Chelmsford is Essex’s county city, known for its cathedral and its links to Guglielmo Marconi. A compact centre, riverside parks and a relaxed modern feel give it an easy balance of history and everyday city life.
Stratford-upon-Avon is best known as Shakespeare’s birthplace, with a historic centre of Tudor buildings and riverside theatre. It feels like a traditional English market town, shaped by literary heritage, calm walks along the Avon and a steady cultural atmosphere.
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Harlow:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Harlow costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Harlow take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 56m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Harlow as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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