How to get from Watford to Luton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Watford to Luton in London, take the 724 bus from Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford station to St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to Luton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 724724
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford
    ID 5
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 724724
    Wait for bus
    724
    Harlow Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
    ID A
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Albans City
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 6
    Ride to train station Luton
    Ride to train station
    Luton
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Watford to Luton in London, take the 724 bus from Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford station to Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood station. Next, take the 757 bus from Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood station to Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 724724
Bus - 757757
Walk to Luton
Leaves from Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford
    ID 5
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 724724
    Wait for bus
    724
    Harlow Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 757757
    Wait for bus
    757
    Luton Town Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
    ID 9
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to Luton
    Walk to
    Luton
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watford to Luton

The distance between Watford, London and Luton, London is approximately 18.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watford to Luton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Watford

Watford is located at Watford, London and the nearest public transport station is West Street, Watford.

Tube stations close to Watford:

  • Croxley
  • Watford

Train stations close to Watford:

  • Watford Junction

Bus stations close to Watford:

  • West Street, Watford
  • Railway Bridge, Watford
  • Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford

Public transport stations close to Luton, London

Luton is located at Luton, London and the nearest public transport station is Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre.

Bus stations close to Luton:

  • Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
  • Luton
  • Rail Station Entrance, High Town

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Watford to Luton in London, take the 724 bus from Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford station to Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood station. Next, take the 757 bus from Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood station to Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 724724
Bus - 757757
Walk to Luton
Leaves from Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford
    ID 5
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 724724
    Wait for bus
    724
    Harlow Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 757757
    Wait for bus
    757
    Luton Town Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
    ID 9
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to Luton
    Walk to
    Luton
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Luton?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 724, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watford to Luton?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 724, Bus line 757.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watford and Luton in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watford to Luton in London?

    The 724 bus line goes from Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford station near Watford to Harlow Town Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Harlow Town Centre station near Luton in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Watford to Luton in London by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Watford and Luton in London by bus and train is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watford to get to Luton in London?

    Get on the 724 bus from the Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford stop near Watford in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watford and Luton in London?

    Get off the bus at the Harlow Town Centre station, which is closest to Luton in London.

  • When is the last bus from Watford to Luton in London?

    The last bus from Watford to Luton in London is the Luton - St Albans - Watford line. It leaves the Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford stop at 23:47.

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