How to travel from Luton to Bournemouth

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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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 101 miles (164 km)

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Bus
Train

€36

Average price

Cheapest

€57

Average price

4h 44m

Average total duration

4h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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South Western Railway

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Luton to Bournemouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNXA31 · NX035
09:45AM4h50
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
02:35PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$421One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNXA31 · NX035
09:45AM4h50
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
02:35PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$421One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsC52444+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61159+CrossCountryK45110
08:55AM3h17
Luton station (LUT)
12:12PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$1451One-way
3 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkW59330+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61398
08:01AM3h19
Luton station (LUT)
11:20AMBournemouth station (BMH)
$511One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW59518+London Public Transportation (3)P53179+South Western RailwayL73762
08:43AM3h18
Luton station (LUT)
12:01PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$581One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW59331+TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL73762
08:31AM3h30
Luton station (LUT)
12:01PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$581One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNXA31 · NX035
07:30AM5h20
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:50PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA1 · NX035
06:05AM5h30
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
11:35AMBournemouth, Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressLU757 · NX035
07:15AM5h35
Luton, Station Interchange
12:50PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$501One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth 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 Luton to Bournemouth.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Bournemouth including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bournemouth costing on average $37 (€29).

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

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Luton to Bournemouth is approximately 101 miles (164 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 37 buses per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Bournemouth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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