How to travel from Luton to Southampton

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 79 miles (128 km)

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$40

Average price

Cheapest

$42

Average price

4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

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30m

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3h 8m

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2h 38m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Luton to Southampton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
11:30PM10h00
Luton
09:30AMSouthampton
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:30PM10h00
Luton
09:30AMSouthampton
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:30PM5h00
Luton
01:30AMSouthampton
$421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
06:05AM5h15
Luton
11:20AMSouthampton
$341One-way
0 transfers
National Express
11:35PM9h55
Luton
09:30AMSouthampton
$461One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Southampton

Travel to Southampton 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 Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Southampton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Southampton is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Southampton costing on average $25 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from Luton to Southampton is approximately 79 miles (128 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Southampton is:
  • Around 14 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

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