What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton?

The fastest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Library and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton. However, there are services departing from Southampton Airport Parkway and arriving at Luton via Waterloo Station and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton?

The distance between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Luton is 107 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton bus from?

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Library station.

Where do I catch the Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton train from?

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Airport Parkway station.

Train or bus from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton?

The best way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton bus arrive?

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton train arrive?

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton?

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Can I share a ride from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton?

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Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 3m
£49–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Library to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
4h 20m
£21–50
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Southampton-SOU to Lutonrideshare 91.4 mi
1h 34m
Drive 91.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lutoncar 91.4 mi
1h 34m
£23–32
Train, line 850 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
2. Take the bus from Blagrave Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Marlowesbus 1 / ...
5h 25m
£35–48

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Map of how to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Luton.

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Distance: 106.7 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Southampton Airport (SOU), England and Luton, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Luton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Terminal to Luton Station Interchange via Library and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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