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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Luton

Showing times and prices for 25 Apr

Cheapest price

£44

Average price

£71

Fastest journey

2 h 49 m

Average duration

3 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

128 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Y17503+

Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ East Midlands Trains

W21786

05:552h49

Southampton Central (SOU)

08:44Luton station (LUT)

£441One-way

2 changes

P11662+

Y22160+

Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ Thameslink

W26476

05:152h56

Southampton Central (SOU)

08:11Luton station (LUT)

£841One-way

3 changes

Y19461+

Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ Thameslink

W26476

04:523h19

Southampton Central (SOU)

08:11Luton station (LUT)

£841One-way

2 changes

Live departures

Southampton to Luton train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 24 April

Last updated at 00:31

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
P11666+Y22195+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W25963	On time 05:16 Southampton Central (SOU)	2h54	08:10 Luton station (LUT)	3 changes
Y17741+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+W21789	On time 05:30 Southampton Central (SOU)	2h44	08:14 Luton station (LUT)	2 changes
Y17703+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+W21792	On time 06:00 Southampton Central (SOU)	2h40	08:40 Luton station (LUT)	2 changes
Y17723+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+W21795	On time 06:30 Southampton Central (SOU)	2h40	09:10 Luton station (LUT)	2 changes
Y17732+Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+W26290	On time 07:00 Southampton Central (SOU)	2h56	09:56 Luton station (LUT)	2 changes
Y17732+W36748+Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+W21798	On time 07:00 Southampton Central (SOU)	2h40	09:40 Luton station (LUT)	3 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton to Luton

United Kingdom

Trains from Southampton to Luton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

128 km

Average train duration

3h 5m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 39m

First train

04:52

Last train

22:00

Price information

Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern and CrossCountry trains Southampton to Luton

Travel from Southampton to Luton from £21 with Omio’s train partners South Western Railway, Southern and CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

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.

Southampton to Luton train information with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 2 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £21
South Western Railway frequency: 18 a day

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Train information from Southampton to Luton with Southern:

Average Duration: 3 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: £73

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.

Southampton to Luton train information with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 4 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: £56

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

FAQs: Southampton to Luton train

FAQs: Travel by train from Southampton to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Luton.

Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Luton can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Southampton to Luton is £45; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Southampton to Luton train time is 2 h 39 min covering the 79 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Southampton to Luton leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Southampton to Luton leaves at 23: 35.

There are 8 trains a day from Southampton to Luton which require at least one change with South Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Southampton to Luton you can take a train with South Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Luton from Southampton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 35.

A trip to Luton from Southampton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 39 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Southampton to Luton is December.

You have options as you can travel between Southampton and Luton 2 different ways: train or coach.