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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£63
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 48 m
Trains on 17 Sept
17
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) you need to make at least 3 changes.
L78764+
Luton Dart+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+
W455539:003h04Southampton Central (SOU)12:04London Luton Airport (LUA)£301One-way3 changes- L78750+
C41869+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+Luton Dart7:002h48Southampton Central (SOU)9:48London Luton Airport (LUA)£361One-way3 changes - L78871+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+Luton Dart+C418737:302h48Southampton Central (SOU)10:18London Luton Airport (LUA)£361One-way3 changes
- L78760+W45375+
G07221+Luton Dart8:303h04Southampton Central (SOU)11:34London Luton Airport (LUA)£391One-way3 changes - L78869+C41866+Luton Dart+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International6:302h52Southampton Central (SOU)9:22London Luton Airport (LUA)£391One-way3 changes
- L78760+C41879+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+Luton Dart8:302h48Southampton Central (SOU)11:18London Luton Airport (LUA)£901One-way3 changes
- L78750+C41869+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+Luton Dart7:002h48Southampton Central (SOU)9:48London Luton Airport (LUA)£361One-way3 changes
- L78756+C41875+
G88375+Luton Dart8:002h48Southampton Central (SOU)10:48London Luton Airport (LUA)£421One-way4 changes - L78871+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+Luton Dart+C418737:302h48Southampton Central (SOU)10:18London Luton Airport (LUA)£361One-way3 changes
- L78764+Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+G88386+C418819:002h48Southampton Central (SOU)11:48London Luton Airport (LUA)£451One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 130 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA):
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) costing on average £71.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport (LUA) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-45.07. The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 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.
Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G00849+ W34853+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45396 | Delayed 5:15 6:15Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h52 | 9:07 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 changes | |
G00849+ C37648+W45600+Luton Dart | Delayed 5:15 6:15Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h03 | 9:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
| G00849+C37648+W45600+Luton Dart | 6:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h03 | 9:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| G00849+W34853+W45396+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 6:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h52 | 9:07 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 changes | |
| L78869+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+C41866+Luton Dart | 6:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h52 | 9:22 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| L78750+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+C41869+Luton Dart | 7:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h48 | 9:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| G00851+C37753+Luton Dart+W32940 | 7:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h02 | 10:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| L78871+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+Luton Dart+C41873 | 7:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h48 | 10:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| L78756+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+Luton Dart+W45535 | 8:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h04 | 11:04 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| L78756+G88375+Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+C41875 | 8:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h48 | 10:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 changes | |
| L78756 · L81979+Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+C41875 | 8:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h48 | 10:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 changes | |
| G00855+W35358+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32945 | 8:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h02 | 11:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 changes | |
| G00855+C37388+W32945+Luton Dart | 8:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h02 | 11:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| L78760+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+C41879+Luton Dart | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h48 | 11:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| L78760+G07221+W45375+Luton Dart | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h04 | 11:34 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| L78764+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+W45553+Luton Dart | 9:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h04 | 12:04 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| L78764 · L81675+Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+C41881 | 9:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h48 | 11:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 changes | |
| L78764+G88386+Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+C41881 | 9:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h48 | 11:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 changes | |
| G00858+W34472+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32939 | 9:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h02 | 12:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 08:00. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 7:30 |
Last train 8:00 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Elizabeth line from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) trainsSouth Western Railway, Elizabeth line trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and London Luton Airport (LUA) from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) 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 (LUA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton Central (SOU) and London Luton Airport (LUA)
Most Southampton Central (SOU) to London Luton Airport (LUA) trains use the Southampton Central to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and London Luton Airport (LUA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: 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.
Most popular train connections from Southampton Central (SOU)
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