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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Southampton is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 40m.

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 to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Southampton Central Station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

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 16m.

How far is it from Luton to Southampton?

The distance between Luton and Southampton is 111 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 16m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m 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 FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

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 16m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Luton to Southampton bus arrive?

Luton to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to Southampton?

Book your Luton to Southampton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

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

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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 16m
£47–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Central Stationbus Uk061
3h 40m
£11–18
Drive 95.6 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Southamptoncar 95.6 mi
1h 40m
£24–34
Bus via Luton Station Interchange
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 51m
£20–53

Luton to Southampton by train and subway

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Southampton Central Station via London Heathrow Airport in around 3h 40m.

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