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Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Luton

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Cheapest

$39

Average

$57

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

07:00AM2h56

Southampton

09:56AMLuton

$391One-way

0 transfers

06:00PM2h40

Southampton

08:40PMLuton

$421One-way

0 transfers

07:30AM2h40

Southampton

10:10AMLuton

$481One-way

0 transfers

03:15PM3h12

Southampton

06:27PMLuton

$971One-way

0 transfers

Southampton to Luton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
South Western Railway	07:00AM Southampton	2h56	09:56AM Luton	0 transfersDirect
South Western Railway	07:30AM Southampton	2h40	10:10AM Luton	0 transfersDirect
South Western Railway	06:00PM Southampton	2h40	08:40PM Luton	0 transfersDirect
South Western Railway	03:15PM Southampton	3h12	06:27PM Luton	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Southampton to Luton

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Fastest Journey

2 h 40 m

Average

2 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

128 km

Of the 4 trains that leave Southampton for Luton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:30AM2h40

Southampton

10:10AMLuton

$481One-way

0 transfers

06:00PM2h40

Southampton

08:40PMLuton

$421One-way

0 transfers

07:00AM2h56

Southampton

09:56AMLuton

$391One-way

0 transfers

03:15PM3h12

Southampton

06:27PMLuton

$971One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Southampton to Luton

Distance	79 miles (128 km)
Average train duration	2 h 39 min
Average train ticket price	$56 (€48)
Train frequency	16 a day
Direct train	No
Train companies	South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Rail or CrossCountry

Trains from Southampton to Luton cover the 79 miles (128 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 39 min with our travel partners like South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Rail or CrossCountry. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $27 (€24), but the average price of train tickets is $56 (€48).

Train providers: South Western Railway, Southern and Great Western Rail from Southampton to Luton trains

Travel from Southampton to Luton from $28 (€24) with Omio’s train partners South Western Railway, Southern and Great Western Rail! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Train information from Southampton to Luton with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 2 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $28
South Western Railway frequency: 18 a day

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Train information from Southampton to Luton with Southern:

Average Duration: 3 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: $95

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Southampton to Luton with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 4 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: $72

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

FAQs: Trains from Southampton to Luton

FAQs: Travel by train from Southampton to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Luton.

Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Luton can start from as little as $27 (€24) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Southampton to Luton is $56 (€48); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Southampton to Luton is 2 h 39 min to travel the 79 mile (128 km) long journey, with around there are 16 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Southampton to Luton leaves at 4: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Southampton to Luton leaves at 9: 00 PM.

There are 16 trains a day from Southampton to Luton which require at least one change with South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Rail or CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from Southampton to Luton you can take a train with South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Rail or CrossCountry. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Southampton and Luton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 00 PM.

A trip to Luton from Southampton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 39 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Southampton to Luton by train is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Luton from Southampton including taking a train or bus.