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How to get fromLuton (Station) to Southamptonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    2h 23m
    £47–82
  2. Line 321 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus bus 321
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    4h 37m
    £13–25
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3h 27m
    £16–28
  4. Drive  95.9 mi

    1. Drive from Luton (Station) to Southamptoncar car 95.9 mi
    1h 39m
    £24–35

Luton (Station) to Southampton by train and subway

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Luton (Station), 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. 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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