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Compare bus and train for Horley to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Southampton:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Southampton costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.74. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Horley to Southampton
How to get from Horley to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Horley to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:40 PM3h10Horley4:50 PMSouthampton€181One-way0 transfers
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1:40 PM3h10Horley4:50 PMSouthampton€181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:40 PM3h10Horley4:50 PMSouthampton€181One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:30 PM3h55Horley11:25 PMSouthampton€181One-way0 transfers
1:15 PM4h30Horley5:45 PMSouthampton€191One-way0 transfers
1:25 PM4h05Horley5:30 PMSouthampton€231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Southampton:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Southampton costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Southampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Metrobus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Thameslink, Southern to go to Southampton by train.
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