Bournemouth to London Luton Airport train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for 18 May

Cheapest price

£47

Average price

£67

Fastest journey

3 h 22 m

Average duration

3 h 27 m

Trains per day

8

Distance

166 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to London Luton Airport will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.

Fast trains

To travel from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport you need to make at least 3 changes.

  • South Western RailwayL78764+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45553+MetroLuton Dart
    8:183h46
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    12:04London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £471One-way
    3 changes
  • South Western RailwayL80363_L80064+ThameslinkW45548+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Blackfriars+MetroLuton Dart
    8:563h38
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    12:34London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £471One-way
    3 changes
  • South Western RailwayL80195 · L82479+ThameslinkW32952+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International
    9:223h25
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    12:47London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £511One-way
    4 changes
  • South Western RailwayL78764+SouthernG88386+East Midlands RailwayC41881+MetroLuton Dart
    8:183h30
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    11:48London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £601One-way
    4 changes
  • South Western RailwayL80195+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+MetroLuton Dart+East Midlands RailwayC41888
    9:223h26
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    12:48London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £601One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and ferry for Bournemouth to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 166 km

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£54

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Live departures

Bournemouth to London Luton Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to London Luton Airport trains for today, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
South Western RailwayL78766 · L80635+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC21560
On time
7:36 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h58
11:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)
4 changes
South Western RailwayL78766+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkC02756+MetroLuton Dart
On time
7:36 Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h16
11:52 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78766+ThameslinkX36328+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG07179
On time
7:36 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h59
11:35 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78770_L79931+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45456+MetroLuton Dart8:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h14
12:20 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL78770_L79931+ThameslinkX36329+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundP02518
On time
8:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h59
12:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL80137+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkX36330+MetroLuton Dart8:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h45
12:35 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL80137+London OvergroundG07187+ThameslinkW45456+MetroLuton Dart8:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h30
12:20 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL80137+ThameslinkW45456+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG07187
On time
8:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h30
12:20 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78774_L79937+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45449+MetroLuton Dart9:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h15
13:21 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL78774_L79937+ThameslinkX36776+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG071959:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h59
13:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL80157+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkX36775+MetroLuton Dart
On time
9:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h45
13:35 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL80157+ThameslinkW45449+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG07199
On time
9:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h31
13:21 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78778_L79943+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW70930+MetroLuton Dart10:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h01
14:07 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL78778_L79943+ThameslinkX36367+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG07207
On time
10:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h59
14:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
CrossCountryG00867+Great Western RailwayC33106+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW7093010:40 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h27
14:07 London Luton Airport (LUA)4 changes
South Western RailwayL80171+ThameslinkW45458+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundP02519
On time
10:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h31
14:21 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78782_L79949+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC41880+MetroLuton Dart11:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h11
15:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL78782_L79949+ThameslinkX36363+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG0721911:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h59
15:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL80179 · L81458+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC4188011:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h27
15:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)4 changes
South Western RailwayL80179+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkX36361+MetroLuton Dart11:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h45
15:35 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL80179+ThameslinkW45444+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG07222
On time
11:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h31
15:21 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78788_L79955+ThameslinkX36360+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG07233
On time
12:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h59
16:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL80183 · L78968+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC4188612:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h27
16:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)4 changes
South Western RailwayL80183+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkX36359+MetroLuton Dart12:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h45
16:35 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL80183+ThameslinkW45441+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG07236
On time
12:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h31
16:21 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78796_L79961+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC41891+MetroLuton Dart13:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h11
17:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL78796_L79961+ThameslinkX36358+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG07244
On time
13:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h59
17:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
CrossCountryG00885+Great Western RailwayW34492+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkX36358
On time
13:40 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h25
17:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)
4 changes
South Western RailwayL80189+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkX36357+MetroLuton Dart13:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h45
17:35 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL80189 · L78980+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC4189113:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h27
17:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)4 changes
South Western RailwayL80189+ThameslinkW45459+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG07246
On time
13:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h31
17:21 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78804+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkX36356+MetroLuton Dart
On time
14:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h59
18:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78804+ThameslinkC02706+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundG07253
On time
14:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h52
17:58 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL80199+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC41897+MetroLuton Dart
On time
14:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h27
18:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78812+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkX36354+MetroLuton Dart15:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h59
19:05 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL78812 · L83746+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC4190115:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h41
18:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)4 changes
South Western RailwayL78812+ThameslinkC02703+MetroLuton Dart+London OvergroundP02522
On time
15:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h52
18:58 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL80211+SouthernG26447+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkX3635315:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h45
19:35 London Luton Airport (LUA)4 changes
South Western RailwayL80211+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC41903+MetroLuton Dart15:50 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h27
19:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
South Western RailwayL78822+London OvergroundG07276+ThameslinkC02708+MetroLuton Dart16:06 Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h52
19:58 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport

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Trains from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 12:22. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 3h 19m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance
166 km
Average train duration
2h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
3h 19m
First train
7:01
Last train
12:22
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13

Train companies: South Western Railway from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Bournemouth and London Luton Airport from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 19m
Cheapest Price
£26
South Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

FAQs: Bournemouth to London Luton Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport by train. 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 train, 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £54.
The train journey from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport covers a distance of 166 km and takes approximately 3h 19m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport is 166 km.
The first train from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport leaves at 7:01.
The last train from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport departs at 12:22.
Trains from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport.
To get from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and ferry.
There is no night train service from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport is by coach, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the English countryside, with lush green fields and charming villages visible along the route.
A day trip from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 19m. Trains run 7 times per day over a distance of 166 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Bournemouth to London Luton Airport.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and London Luton Airport

Bournemouth
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Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bournemouth
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:50 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Pokesdown
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Christchurch Road (A35) Bus Stop by Bell Inn To Christchurch: Christchurch Road (A35) lay by outside Station

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