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The average train between Luton and Southampton takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.

2h 18m
Duration
111 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Luton to Southampton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Luton and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, 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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 8m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 5m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 11m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 37m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 30m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 14m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 37m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 30m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 14m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 37m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 30m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 14m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 19m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 37m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 30m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 38m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 10m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 37m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 33m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 110.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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 23m.

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