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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 $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Southampton:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Southampton costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 3h 4m 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 · FlixBus8:15 PM3h10Luton11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM3h10Luton11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C02573+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington7:59 AM2h44Luton station (LUT)10:43 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$941One-way3 transfers
Other options
C04213+L80103+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo8:28 AM3h21Luton station (LUT)11:49 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$581One-way2 transfers- L80235+
L24716+C026638:12 AM3h09Luton station (LUT)11:21 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$871One-way2 transfers - L80235+C02573+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo7:59 AM3h22Luton station (LUT)11:21 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$871One-way2 transfers
- NXA2 · NX03211:35 PM10h15Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station9:50 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM3h55Luton1:10 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 PM3h30Luton5:55 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Southampton:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Southampton costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 9 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 Luton station (LUT) 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, CrossCountry, Thameslink to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Southampton by bus.
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