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Compare coach and train for Luton to Weston-super-Mare

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Weston-super-Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £47.

Distance: 186 km

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Overview: Train from Luton to Weston-super-Mare

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Trains from Luton to Weston-super-Mare run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:54, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 3h 49m.

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 £12
Distance
186 km
Average train duration
2h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
£47
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
3h 49m
First train
03:54
Last train
22:05
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 £12

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Luton to Weston-super-Mare trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Luton and Weston-super-Mare from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 51m
Cheapest Price
£40
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Luton to Weston-super-Mare train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
In Weston-super-Mare, you can visit the Water Adventure Play Park, a great spot for families with splash zones and playgrounds, or explore the Weston-super-Mare Beach, perfect for sunbathing and building sandcastles. Take a stroll along the Marine Lake for a peaceful walk and birdwatching, or enjoy a show at the Playhouse Theatre, which offers a range of performances from drama to comedy. Discover local art at Weston Artspace, a community hub for exhibitions. Don't miss the Grand Pier with its amusement rides and arcade games, or learn about local history at the Weston Museum. For natural beauty, head to Sand Bay or the Uphill Local Nature Reserve, both ideal for walks and enjoying the scenery. Lastly, the Helicopter Museum offers a fascinating look at aviation history.
The train journey from Luton to Weston-super-Mare offers glimpses of the English countryside, passing through areas such as the Chiltern Hills and parts of the Cotswolds, providing a pleasant and somewhat scenic experience.
Two to three days in Weston-super-Mare is typically sufficient to explore its sandy beaches, enjoy the Grand Pier, and visit local attractions like the Weston Museum and the Helicopter Museum.
A day trip from Luton to Weston-super-Mare is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 49m each way. The distance is 186 km, and there are 5 trains per day.
Booking trains from Luton to Weston-super-Mare in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Luton to Weston-super-Mare can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £47, while the average price tends to be around £76.
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Weston-super-Mare is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The train journey from Luton to Weston-super-Mare covers a distance of 186 km and takes approximately 3h 49m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train station in Luton that goes to Weston-super-Mare is Luton station (LUT), and it arrives at Weston-Super-Mare (WSM).
The train distance from Luton to Weston-super-Mare is 186 km.
The first train from Luton to Weston-super-Mare leaves at 3:54.
The last train from Luton to Weston-super-Mare departs at 22:05.
There is no night train service from Luton to Weston-super-Mare.
Trains from Luton to Weston-super-Mare run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Luton to Weston-super-Mare.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Weston-super-Mare.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Weston-super-Mare.
To get from Luton to Weston-super-Mare, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

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Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Weston-super-Mare

Luton
Weston-super-Mare
The major train station for departures in Luton is Luton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton for your trip from Luton to Weston-super-Mare.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front and rear entrances
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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