The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to Southampton
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Southampton will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
To travel from London Luton Airport to Southampton you need to make at least 3 changes.
L80102+
Luton Dart+
W32951+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo8:512h58London Luton Airport (LUA)11:49Southampton Central (SOU)£281One-way3 changes
L80242+
Luton Dart+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+
W329669:213h01London Luton Airport (LUA)12:22Southampton Central (SOU)£301One-way3 changes
L80234+
Luton Dart+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+
W329588:193h03London Luton Airport (LUA)11:22Southampton Central (SOU)£301One-way3 changes
L80234+
Luton Dart+
C10096+
L247368:232h59London Luton Airport (LUA)11:22Southampton Central (SOU)£301One-way3 changes
G01005+
W32947+
Luton Dart+
C383979:512h56London Luton Airport (LUA)12:47Southampton Central (SOU)£741One-way4 changes
G01003+
Luton Dart+
C38305+
W329518:512h52London Luton Airport (LUA)11:43Southampton Central (SOU)£901One-way4 changes
G01005+
W32947+
Luton Dart+
C383979:512h56London Luton Airport (LUA)12:47Southampton Central (SOU)£741One-way4 changes
L80102+
Luton Dart+
W32951+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo8:512h58London Luton Airport (LUA)11:49Southampton Central (SOU)£281One-way3 changes
L80234+
Luton Dart+
C10096+
L247368:232h59London Luton Airport (LUA)11:22Southampton Central (SOU)£301One-way3 changes
L80242+
Luton Dart+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+
W329669:213h01London Luton Airport (LUA)12:22Southampton Central (SOU)£301One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 130 km
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£36 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Southampton trains for today, Tuesday 9 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G14939+ G01005+ Luton Dart+ C38397 | Delayed 10:16 9:51London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h56 | 12:47 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
| Wednesday 10 June | |||||
Luton Dart+ W32958+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+ L80234 | 8:19 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h03 | 11:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
Luton Dart+ C10096+ L80234+ L24736 | 8:23 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h59 | 11:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
Luton Dart+ W32951+ C38305+ W35111 | 8:51 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h52 | 11:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
Luton Dart+ W32951+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+ L80102 | 8:51 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h58 | 11:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
Luton Dart+ W32966+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+ L80242 | 9:21 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h01 | 12:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
Luton Dart+ W32947+ C38397+ G14939 | 9:51 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h56 | 12:47 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to Southampton
Trains from London Luton Airport to Southampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 7:05 |
Last train 19:51 |
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Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry from London Luton Airport to Southampton trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between London Luton Airport and Southampton from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Luton Airport and Southampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; 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
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; 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
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). Please be aware that this station has no 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Bridge Road Bus Stops at bottom of Garton Road. Terminating Journeys: Station Forecourt, Garton Road
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