The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Hertford
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Hertford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Hertford will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 1 buses that leave Luton for Hertford on Sun, Nov 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 23 the 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 .
On Sun, Nov 23 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Luton to Hertford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Hertford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a bus 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 bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Luton to Hertford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Hertford buses for today, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:50 AM Luton | 1h10 | 6:00 AM Hertford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Luton | 1h10 | 6:45 PM Hertford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Hertford
Buses from Luton to Hertford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:06, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 25 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 25 km |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 00:06 |
Last bus 22:45 |
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 €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Arriva Herts and Essex
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FAQs: Bus from Luton to Hertford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Hertford by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hertford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Luton, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3). When arriving in Hertford, you can end your journey in coach stations like Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco) and Hertford, Theatre.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco), located 0.5 miles (762 m) away from the city centre.
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