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Compare train and bus for Luton to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. 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 $52, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Southampton:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Southampton costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€44) compared to roughly $35 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16 (-€13). The journey takes 2h 53m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Southampton
How to get from Luton to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM 4h00 Luton 11:00 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:00 AM 4h00 Luton 11:00 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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W351118:59 AM 2h44 Luton station (LUT) 11:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $115 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo8:01 AM 2h48 Luton station (LUT) 10:49 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $50 1 One-way 2 transfers - W32951+L80101+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo
8:59 AM 2h50 Luton station (LUT) 11:49 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $54 1 One-way 2 transfers - C10096+L80233+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
8:31 AM 2h51 Luton station (LUT) 11:22 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $54 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:00 AM 4h20 Luton 11:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:15 PM 3h10 Luton 11:25 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) $35 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:30 PM 3h10 Luton 9:40 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Southampton:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Southampton costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Luton Airport (LUA) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Thameslink to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
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