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Compare bus and train for Luton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 $58, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bournemouth costing on average $70 (€58).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€58) compared to roughly $45 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24 (-€20). The journey takes 2h 55m 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 PM 4h20 Luton 12:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:15 PM 4h20 Luton 12:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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W329518:59 AM 3h16 Luton station (LUT) 12:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $143 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo+L800918:01 AM 3h24 Luton station (LUT) 11:25 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $63 1 One-way 2 transfers - Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+L80101+W32951
8:59 AM 3h26 Luton station (LUT) 12:25 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $63 1 One-way 2 transfers - C10096+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo+L80233
8:31 AM 3h34 Luton station (LUT) 12:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $63 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:00 AM 5h10 Luton 12:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 AM 5h05 Luton 2:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:30 PM 4h20 Luton 10:50 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bournemouth costing on average $70 (€58).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 8 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
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