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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southampton to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Southampton to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to London Luton Airport will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 3 buses that leave Southampton for London Luton Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:054h45Southampton6:50London Luton Airport£321One-way0 changes- 1:054h45Southampton5:50London Luton Airport£351One-way0 changes
- 20:303h20Southampton23:50London Luton Airport£601One-way0 changes
- 20:303h20Southampton23:50London Luton Airport£601One-way0 changes
- 2:054h45Southampton6:50London Luton Airport£321One-way0 changes
- 1:054h45Southampton5:50London Luton Airport£351One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Southampton to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Southampton to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 2:05 Southampton | 4h45 | 6:50 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:25 Southampton | 4h00 | 9:25 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:55 Southampton | 4h50 | 12:45 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 10 July | |||||
| 1:05 Southampton | 4h45 | 5:50 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Southampton to London Luton Airport by coach or train
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Why should you book Southampton to London Luton Airport coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Southampton to London Luton Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Southampton to London Luton Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Southampton to London Luton Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Southampton to London Luton Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Southampton to London Luton Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 20:30. The fastest coach covers the 130 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 22 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 1:05 |
Last bus 20:30 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Southampton to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Southampton to London Luton Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Southampton to London Luton Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to London Luton Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and London Luton Airport
Most Southampton to London Luton Airport buses use the Southampton, Coach Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton and London Luton Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton, Coach Station from Southampton city centre
Southampton, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Southampton, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Express (in the station), Sandwich Bar (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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