Travelling from Poole to Luton by train

Considering a train trip from Poole to Luton? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Poole and Luton

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £18.81, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Poole to Luton train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:00.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 20:54.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:24.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:54.

  • 27 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 31 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Poole to Luton

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 17 minutes, spanning 169 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Poole and Luton?

You can secure tickets for travel between Poole and Luton up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Poole to Luton travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Luton.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Poole to Luton by train?

The trip from Poole to Luton covers a distance of 169 kilometres.

What is the Poole to Luton train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs £18.81. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Poole to Luton?

Tickets for this journey become available 3 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Poole to Luton?

The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 17 minutes.