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Luton to Southend Airport Train prices and times
Planning a journey from Luton to Southend Airport? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €53.79, with average prices for this route around €53.79. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
21:29 Luton | 23:35 Southend Airport |  Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
21:59 Luton | 00:05 +1Southend Airport | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
22:29 Luton | 00:35 +1Southend Airport |  | Find Tickets |
22:54 Luton | 01:12 +1Southend Airport | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
23:22 Luton | 01:47 +1Paris | | Find Tickets |
Luton to Southend Airport Train Route Details
First train
02:40
Last train
23:22
Journey time
1h 48m
Distance
85 km
Price
€53.79*
How to book cheap train tickets from Luton to Southend Airport
Traveling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Luton to Southend Airport can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Luton to Southend Airport for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Luton to Southend Airport, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Luton to Southend Airport ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Luton to Southend Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Luton to Southend Airport train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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