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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Southampton is to line 321 bus and bus which costs £11 - £23 and takes 4h 38m.

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 28m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m 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 24m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 3h 28m.

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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Luton to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 321 bus

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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 24m
£48–79
Line 321 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus 321
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
4h 38m
£12–23
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 28m
£14–25
Drive 95.6 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Southamptoncar 95.6 mi
1h 40m
£24–35

Luton to Southampton by bus

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Distance: 110.9 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 28m.

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