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Compare bus and train for Luton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bournemouth costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.77. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Bournemouth
How to get from Luton to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM4h20Luton12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM4h20Luton12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NX230 · NX0357:00 PM3h35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station10:35 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$791One-way1 transfer
Other options
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+
L787698:42 AM4h38Luton station (LUT)1:20 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$271One-way2 transfers- Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+L78787+X1063812:43 PM4h39Luton station (LUT)5:22 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$321One-way2 transfers
- W45505+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+L801529:29 AM4h20Luton station (LUT)1:49 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$331One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM4h25Luton12:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM4h40Luton9:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM4h20Luton10:50 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bournemouth costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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