How to travel from Cambridge to Southampton

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Compare bus and train 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 $27. 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 $27, and a bus costs an average of $44.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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$46

Average price

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$69

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3h 9m

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2h 39m

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5h 10m

Average total duration

4h 40m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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from Cambridge to Southampton

How to get from Cambridge to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • National Express
    9:40 PM11h50
    Cambridge
    9:30 AMSouthampton
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    9:40 PM11h50
    Cambridge
    9:30 AMSouthampton
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    9:40 PM11h50
    Cambridge
    9:30 AMSouthampton
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Southampton

Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Southampton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Southampton is a train with an average price of $27 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Southampton:

A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Southampton costing on average $44 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Cambridge to Southampton is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Southampton is:
  • 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Southampton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Northern, Thameslink to go to Southampton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
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