How to travel from Southampton to Luton

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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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Train

€35

Average price

Cheapest

€49

Average price

4h 20m

Average total duration

3h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 22m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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South Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Southampton to Luton

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

Our recommendation

train

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

South Western RailwayL72804+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW59514
08:00AM2h57
Southampton Central (SOU)
10:57AMLuton station (LUT)
$501One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX032 · NXA1
02:05AM4h45
Southampton, Coach Station
06:50AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$481One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

South Western RailwayP60982+SouthernP25348+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52619
09:00AM2h40
Southampton Central (SOU)
11:40AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
3 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayL72804+SouthernP25337+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC51865
08:00AM2h40
Southampton Central (SOU)
10:40AMLuton station (LUT)
$541One-way
3 transfers
South Western RailwayP60981+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52457
08:30AM2h40
Southampton Central (SOU)
11:10AMLuton station (LUT)
$591One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayP60982 · L74712+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52619
09:00AM2h40
Southampton Central (SOU)
11:40AMLuton station (LUT)
$631One-way
3 transfers
National ExpressNX032 · NX240
06:25AM4h00
Southampton, Coach Station
10:25AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$571One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX032 · NX230
07:30AM4h15
Southampton, Coach Station
11:45AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$701One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX032 · NX230
09:15AM4h05
Southampton, Coach Station
01:20PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$771One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Luton is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Southampton to Luton is approximately 79 miles (128 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Luton is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Luton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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