The average train between Luton and Southampton takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Luton to Southampton. 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 hourly between Luton and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Southampton station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Luton to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Luton to Southampton train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Luton and Southampton is 128.3 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Southampton Central via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 19m.