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Compare train and bus for Croydon to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Croydon to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Croydon to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Southampton:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Southampton costing on average $59 (€50).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€50) compared to roughly $46 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13 (-€11). The journey takes 2h 13m versus 2h 3m 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 Croydon to Southampton
How to get from Croydon to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Croydon to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:00 AM 2h25 Croydon 1:25 PM Southampton $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:00 AM 2h25 Croydon 1:25 PM Southampton $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:00 AM 2h25 Croydon 1:25 PM Southampton $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Southampton:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Southampton costing on average $59 (€50).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Croydon and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University).
- Trains mostly depart from East Croydon (ECR) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Elizabeth line to go to Southampton by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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