How to travel from Luton to Poole

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Compare bus and train for Luton to Poole

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 105 miles (169 km)

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Train

$20

Average price

Cheapest

$50

Average price

4h 58m

Average total duration

4h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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 Poole

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 PM4h40
    Luton
    12:55 AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 PM4h40
    Luton
    12:55 AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Elizabeth lineC38355+CrossCountryG00996+South Western RailwayL80361+ThameslinkW27695
    5:50 AM3h57
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:47 AMPoole station (POO)
    $1261One-way
    4 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL80353+TubeTube from Elephant & Castle to London Waterloo+ThameslinkW27689
    4:20 AM4h42
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:02 AMPoole station (POO)
    $371One-way
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80215+ThameslinkC02635+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo
    5:41 AM4h36
    Luton station (LUT)
    10:17 AMPoole station (POO)
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37196+CrossCountryG00996+South Western RailwayL80361+ThameslinkC02635
    5:41 AM4h06
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:47 AMPoole station (POO)
    $1261One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:25 PM5h00
    Luton
    7:25 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM5h05
    Luton
    4:40 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:20 PM5h05
    Luton
    9:25 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Poole

Travel to Poole 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 Poole.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Poole including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Poole is a bus with an average price of $20.

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

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Poole costing on average $50.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 58m.

The distance from Luton to Poole is approximately 105 miles (169 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Poole is:
  • Around 32 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Poole 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 Poole:
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Poole, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Poole by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Poole often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Weymouth, Longford, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poole and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Poole to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Poole, plan to spend around 2 to 3 days. This allows enough time to explore its beautiful harbor, visit the nearby beaches, and enjoy local attractions such as Brownsea Island and the Poole Museum.

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