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Compare bus and train for Colchester to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF85, while a train costs an average of CHF104.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF85 Average price Cheapest | CHF104 Average price | CHF46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Southampton:
A bus is CHF18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Southampton costing on average CHF104.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Tickets start at around CHF104 compared to roughly CHF46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-58.02. The journey takes 3h 5m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Colchester to Southampton
How to get from Colchester to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX717 · NXA8 · NX0356:40 PM8h30Colchester, East Hill / High Street3:10 AMSouthampton, Coach StationCHF421One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX717 · NXA8 · NX0356:40 PM8h30Colchester, East Hill / High Street3:10 AMSouthampton, Coach StationCHF421One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo10:00 AM2h51Colchester station (COL)12:51 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)CHF1041One-way2 transfers
Other options
- L80241+Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+P660359:13 AM3h09Colchester station (COL)12:22 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)CHF1041One-way2 transfers
- L79352+
G01003+Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+P012288:31 AM3h12Colchester station (COL)11:43 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)CHF1041One-way3 transfers - L80233+Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+P669578:09 AM3h13Colchester station (COL)11:22 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)CHF1041One-way2 transfers
- NX717 · NXA8 · NX0356:40 PM8h30Colchester, East Hill / High Street3:10 AMSouthampton, Coach StationCHF421One-way2 transfers
- NX717 · NXA8 · NX03211:55 AM8h45Colchester, East Hill / High Street8:40 PMSouthampton, UniversityCHF441One-way2 transfers
- NX717 · NXA8 · NX03211:55 AM8h45Colchester, East Hill / High Street8:40 PMSouthampton, UniversityCHF441One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Southampton:
A bus is CHF18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Southampton costing on average CHF104.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Southampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Southampton by train.
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