The average train between Southampton and Luton takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to Luton. 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 Southampton and Luton. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Luton at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Luton. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Luton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Southampton to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Southampton to Luton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Southampton and Luton is 128.3 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Luton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 12m.