What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Southampton is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Southampton Central via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Luton to Southampton?

The distance between Luton and Southampton is 112 miles. The road distance is 96.2 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £23 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Southampton?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Luton to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Southampton bus from?

Luton to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Southampton train from?

Luton to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Southampton?

The best way to get from Luton to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £23 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Luton to Southampton bus arrive?

Luton to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Luton to Southampton train arrive?

Luton to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Luton to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Southampton is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Luton to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Luton to Southampton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to Southampton?

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Luton to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 16m
£24–89
Line 1 bus, line 850 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marlowes to High Wycombe BusStnbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Roadbus 850
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 42m
£21–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
3h 27m
£43–61
Drive 95.6 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Southamptoncar 95.6 mi
1h 40m
£23–34

Luton to Southampton by bus and train

144Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Luton to Southampton.

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Distance: 110.9 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Southampton, England?

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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