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Compare bus and train for Bedford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Bedford to Southampton:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Southampton costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Southampton:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Southampton costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Southampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink to go to Southampton by train.
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