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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Southampton:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Southampton costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Northern, Thameslink to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
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