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Compare bus and train for Bedford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bedford to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Bedford to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Southampton:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Southampton costing on average €70.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€5. The journey takes 4h 57m versus 2h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Southampton:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Southampton costing on average €70.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 8 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
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