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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Bath to Southampton
How to get from Bath to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM6h05Bath, Bus Station5:50 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM6h05Bath, Bus Station5:50 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W350549:46 PM1h26Bath Spa (BTH)11:12 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
W350245:35 PM1h27Bath Spa (BTH)7:02 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$531One-way0 transfers
W350184:38 PM1h28Bath Spa (BTH)6:06 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$531One-way0 transfers
W350508:35 PM1h28Bath Spa (BTH)10:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$531One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM6h25Bath, Bus Station6:10 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM5h10Bath, Bus Station9:40 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM5h30Bath, Bus Station10:00 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$371One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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