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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Bristol to Southampton:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Southampton costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Southampton
How to get from Bristol to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM5h05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM5h05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W350447:22 PM1h40Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:02 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W349689:22 AM1h41Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$341One-way0 transfers
- W350306:17 PM1h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:01 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$341One-way0 transfers
- W350245:17 PM1h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:02 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM5h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:40 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM5h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:45 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM5h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:00 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Southampton:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Southampton costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, 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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