- Recommended
Gunnersbury Park Museum
Local history museum in a Georgian manor house with displays on Ealing and Southall, plus temporary exhibitions in period surroundings.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 51 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Southall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Southall will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
To travel from Luton to Southall you need to make at least one change.
W45597+
C48259
W32981+
C36910
W45586+
C04757
W45584+
C36900
W45575+
C37176
W32981+
C36910
C22620+
C36921
W45575+
C37176
W45597+
C48259
W45586+
C04757Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Southall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 41 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Southall:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Southall costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 7m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.72. The journey takes 1h 7m versus 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Southall trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45597+ C48259 | On time 1:41 Luton station (LUT) | 2h07 | 3:48 Southall station (STL) | 1 change | |
W45586+ C04757 | On time 2:41 Luton station (LUT) | 2h08 | 4:49 Southall station (STL) | 1 change | |
W45584+ C36900 | On time 3:41 Luton station (LUT) | 2h16 | 5:57 Southall station (STL) | 1 change | |
W45575+ C37176 | 4:09 Luton station (LUT) | 1h52 | 6:01 Southall station (STL) | 1 change | |
W32981+ C36910 | 4:38 Luton station (LUT) | 1h33 | 6:11 Southall station (STL) | 1 change | |
C22620+ C36921 | 4:50 Luton station (LUT) | 1h36 | 6:26 Southall station (STL) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Luton to Southall run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Discover the best of Southall — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Southall trip today.
Local history museum in a Georgian manor house with displays on Ealing and Southall, plus temporary exhibitions in period surroundings.
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Southall's best-known shopping street, busy with markets, clothing shops and sweet stores, offering a vivid sense of the area's culture.
Linear waterside walking route with locks, bridges and passing boats, ideal for a calmer side of Southall away from the main road.
Large historic park on the edge of Southall with formal gardens, a lake, museum and broad green space for a half-day visit.
Crisp wheat pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas. A staple South Asian snack in Southall, widely sold fresh in sweet shops and cafés.
Slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans enriched with butter and cream. A Punjabi classic strongly associated with Southall’s Indian food scene.
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread, often brushed with butter. A signature Punjabi bread commonly eaten with curries and grilled dishes in Southall.
Popular South Indian vegetarian venue for dosas, idli and filter coffee. Bright, practical and good for a casual meal.
Long-running vegetarian Punjabi canteen known for thalis, chaat and sweets. Busy, simple and very popular for traditional everyday dining.
Well-known Southall spot for Punjabi vegetarian dishes, snacks and mithai. Casual atmosphere and a strong local following.
Moderate for Greater London. Southall dining is often better value than central London, but accommodation and rail fares can still be relatively high.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Southall Station -> London Paddington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Southall 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 Southall, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Luton to Southall trains use the Luton to Southall station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Southall train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Southall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southall.
Ticket office support is available at Southall. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southall: Parking, WC.
Available at Southall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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