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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dunstable is to bus via Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station which costs £18 - £25 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Dunstable is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Asda via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Leagrave via Waterloo Station and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Southampton to Dunstable?

The distance between Southampton and Dunstable is 114 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £17 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Southampton to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Dunstable bus from?

Southampton to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Dunstable train from?

Southampton to Dunstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Southampton to Dunstable is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £17 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Southampton to Dunstable bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Dunstable train arrive?

Southampton to Dunstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Dunstable is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Southampton to Dunstable.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1390+ hotels available in Dunstable.

Southampton to Dunstable - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 19m
£18–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
3h 56m
£49–81
Drive 95.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Dunstablecar 95.4 mi
1h 42m
£24–34
Bus via Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Airport Parkway Rail Stationbus Uk990
4h 18m
£18–25

Southampton to Dunstable by train and subway

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2h 19mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Dunstable.

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Distance: 113.3 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Leagrave via London Waterloo, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Asda via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange in around 3h 56m.

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