Bus from Hemel Hempstead to Luton Town Centre
2 direct routes · about 48 min · first bus 07:51, last bus 20:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Luton Town Centre as of 18:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hemel Hempstead, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Centrebus | ~48 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:51 | 20:00 | The Forum (Stop F) | Crown Court (o/s) | Redbourn, Friars Wash, Flamstead, Markyate, Woodside & Slip End |
| 230 | National Express | ~40 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 01:05 | 01:05 | Bridge Street (Stop M) | Luton Station Interchange (Stand 9) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hemel Hempstead on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 46 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Fares from Hemel Hempstead to Luton Town Centre
- £3.00 adult single on the 46 (Centrebus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hemel Hempstead to Luton Town Centre?
2 routes run directly from Hemel Hempstead to Luton Town Centre: the 46 (Centrebus), the 230 (National Express). The most frequent is the 46, 13 times each weekday — board at The Forum (Stop F) and get off at Crown Court (o/s), about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hemel Hempstead to Luton Town Centre?
Around 48 minutes on the 46, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Redbourn, Friars Wash, Flamstead, Markyate and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hemel Hempstead to Luton Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:51 and the last around 20:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hemel Hempstead to Luton Town Centre?
An adult single from Hemel Hempstead to Luton Town Centre is £3.00 on the 46 (Centrebus), from The Forum (Stop F) to Crown Court (o/s). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.