The distance between Luton and Southampton is around 154km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Luton to Southampton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink and then to Southampton Central.
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Take the bus to Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
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There are several options for getting from Luton to Southampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).
The distance between Luton and Southampton is around 154km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Luton and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Luton to Southampton is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Southampton. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in West Hampstead Thameslink and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Thameslink, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Luton and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Luton and Southampton. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria Green Line Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Green Line, Arriva UK and National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Southampton. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink and then to Southampton Central. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Luton and Southampton. The distance is around 154km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £54 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | £54($64) | hourly | 178km (111 miles) |
Train via East Croydon | 3h 15m | £52($61) | hourly | 217km (135 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | £19($22) | every 4 hours | 192km (120 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £27($32) | on demand | 154km (95 miles) |
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