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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 |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Southampton costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P227239:37 AM1h26Bath Spa (BTH)11:03 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P227239:37 AM1h26Bath Spa (BTH)11:03 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P227239:37 AM1h26Bath Spa (BTH)11:03 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P2272510:35 AM1h27Bath Spa (BTH)12:02 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$351One-way0 transfers
- P227218:38 AM1h27Bath Spa (BTH)10:05 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$551One-way0 transfers
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C7247510:43 AM2h04Bath Spa (BTH)12:47 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM5h35Bath, Bus Station1:10 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$401One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM5h55Bath, Bus Station1:30 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM6h05Bath, Bus Station5:50 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Southampton:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Southampton costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 12 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 Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Southampton by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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