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

From Luton to Watford by bus and train

To get from Luton to Watford in London, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Luton station to St Albans City station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 602 bus and finally take the 724 bus from St Peter's Street, St Albans station to Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 602602
Bus - 724724
Walk to Watford
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Luton
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London St Pancras International Ll
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
    ID C
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 602602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Watford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Street, St Albans
    ID 2
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Peter's Street, St Albans
    ID 5
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 724724
    Wait for bus
    724
    Heathrow Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford
    ID 2
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Watford
    Walk to
    Watford
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Luton to Watford by bus

To get from Luton to Watford in London, take the 757 bus from Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre station to Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood station. Next, take the 321 bus from Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood station to Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 757757
Bus - 321321
Walk to Watford
Leaves from Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
    ID 3
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 757757
    Wait for bus
    757
    Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood
    ID nr
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 321321
    Wait for bus
    321
    Watford
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford
    ID 2
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Watford
    Walk to
    Watford
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Luton to Watford

The distance between Luton, London and Watford, London is approximately 29.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Luton to Watford 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 Luton

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
  • Rail Station Entrance, High Town

Public transport stations close to Watford, London

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

Tube stations close to Watford:

  • Watford

Train stations close to Watford:

  • Watford High Street
  • Bushey
  • Watford Junction

Bus stations close to Watford:

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

Related Routes

From Luton to Watford by bus

To get from Luton to Watford in London, take the 757 bus from Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre station to Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood station. Next, take the 321 bus from Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood station to Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 757757
Bus - 321321
Walk to Watford
Leaves from Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
    ID 3
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 757757
    Wait for bus
    757
    Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Black Boy Ph, Bricket Wood
    ID nr
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 321321
    Wait for bus
    321
    Watford
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford
    ID 2
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Watford
    Walk to
    Watford
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 602, Bus line 724.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 757, Bus line 321.

  • Is there a direct train between Luton and Watford?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Luton to Watford?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from London St Pancras International Ll station near Luton in Luton to St Albans City station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till St Albans City station near Watford in London.

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

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

  • Where do I get on the train near Luton to get to Watford?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the London St Pancras International Ll station near Luton in Luton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Luton and Watford?

    Get off the train at the St Albans City stop, which is closest to Watford in London.