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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Bournemouth?

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

Is there a direct train between Luton and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Bournemouth via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Luton to Bournemouth?

The distance between Luton and Bournemouth is 140 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Luton to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Bournemouth bus from?

Luton to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Luton to Bournemouth is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Luton to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Luton to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Luton to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luton to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Bournemouth is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Luton to Bournemouth.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 54m
£58–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3h 27m
£21–52
Drive 122.1 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Bournemouthcar 122.1 mi
2h 3m
£30–44
Line 1 bus, line 850 bus, train
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 Bournemouthtrain
6h 27m
£53–75

Luton to Bournemouth by train and subway

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.4 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Bournemouth via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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