How to travel from Bath to Southampton

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Compare train and bus for Bath to Southampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 52 miles (85 km)

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Driving

$51

Average price

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$22

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 50m

Average total duration

3h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 58m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Southampton:

A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Southampton costing on average $51 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 29m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bath and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bath to Southampton among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Bath to Southampton

How to get from Bath to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bath to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM6h05
    Bath, Bus Station
    5:50 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM6h05
    Bath, Bus Station
    5:50 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW35054
    9:46 PM1h26
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    11:12 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW35024
    5:35 PM1h27
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    7:02 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW35018
    4:38 PM1h28
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    6:06 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW35050
    8:35 PM1h28
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    10:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM6h25
    Bath, Bus Station
    6:10 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM5h10
    Bath, Bus Station
    9:40 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM5h30
    Bath, Bus Station
    10:00 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bath to Southampton

Travel to Southampton 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 Bath to Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bath and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Southampton:

A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Southampton costing on average $51 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 29m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Bath to Southampton is approximately 52 miles (85 km).
The average frequency per day from Bath to Southampton is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bath to Southampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bath to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Southampton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bath to Southampton:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Bath to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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