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Compare train and bus for Dover to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$43 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Dover to Southampton:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Southampton costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Dover to Southampton
How to get from Dover to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dover to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:15 AM7h35Dover12:50 PMSouthampton$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:15 AM7h35Dover12:50 PMSouthampton$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:15 AM7h35Dover12:50 PMSouthampton$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:15 AM7h35Dover11:50 AMSouthampton$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dover to Southampton:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Southampton costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dover and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Dover Priory (DVP) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with Southeastern, South Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
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