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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 · FlixBus9:15 AM5h05Luton2:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM4h40Luton4:15 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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P22623+
C724728:59 AM3h13Luton station (LUT)12:12 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$871One-way3 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+
P614038:59 AM3h21Luton station (LUT)12:20 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$501One-way2 transfers
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L737628:43 AM3h18Luton station (LUT)12:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$561One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo+
P613988:01 AM3h19Luton station (LUT)11:20 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM4h00Luton7:30 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM4h20Luton12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$191One-way1 transfer
NXA31 · NX0359:45 AM4h50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station2:35 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bournemouth costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 36 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 Ryde and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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