The average train between Luton and Bournemouth takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Luton to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Luton and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Bournemouth station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Luton to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Bournemouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Luton to Bournemouth train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Luton and Bournemouth is 164.1 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Bournemouth via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 58m.
