How to travel from Bournemouth to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 101 miles (164 km)

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Train

€29

Average price

Cheapest

€51

Average price

4h 43m

Average total duration

4h 13m

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30m

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3h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 50m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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South Western Railway

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from Bournemouth to Luton

How to get from Bournemouth to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:55PM7h40
Bournemouth, Coach Station
08:35PMLuton
$231One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:55PM7h40
Bournemouth, Coach Station
08:35PMLuton
$231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

South Western RailwayP61386+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52422
09:59AM3h11
Bournemouth station (BMH)
01:10PMLuton station (LUT)
$751One-way
2 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61452+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC51838
09:22AM3h18
Bournemouth station (BMH)
12:40PMLuton station (LUT)
$691One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayP61516_P61384+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52614
08:56AM3h14
Bournemouth station (BMH)
12:10PMLuton station (LUT)
$691One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayP60982+SouthernP25348+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52619
08:18AM3h22
Bournemouth station (BMH)
11:40AMLuton station (LUT)
$691One-way
3 transfers
National ExpressNX035 · NXA31
10:20AM5h10
Bournemouth, Coach Station
03:30PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$481One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · LU757
10:20AM5h30
Bournemouth, Coach Station
03:50PMLuton, Station Interchange
$541One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NXA2
03:20PM5h20
Bournemouth, Coach Station
08:40PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$431One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Luton

Travel 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 Bournemouth to Luton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Luton is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Luton:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Luton costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Luton is approximately 101 miles (164 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Luton is:
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Luton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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