The average bus between Harpenden and Dunstable takes 51 min and the fastest bus takes 41 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Harpenden to Dunstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Harpenden and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

42 min • 1 change

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51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Dunstable station via Luton Station Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Harpenden to Dunstable bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Old Cock Inn station.
Harpenden to Dunstable bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at The Quadrant station.
The distance between Harpenden and Dunstable is 13.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to The Quadrant via Luton Station Interchange in around 41 min.