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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Luton
How to get from Southampton to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L72804+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+
W59514Cheapest
NX032 · NXA1Fastest
P60982+
P25348+
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+
C52619Other options
L72804+
P25337+
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+
C51865
P60981+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+
C52457
P60982 · L74712+
Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+
C52619
NX032 · NX240
NX032 · NX230
NX032 · NX230Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Luton
Travel to Luton 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 Southampton to Luton.

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Luton:
A train is $0.84 (€0.67) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Luton costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Luton by train.
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