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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 train, with an average ticket price of zł 177 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. 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 train costs an average of zł 177, while a bus costs an average of zł 177.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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zł 177 Average price | zł 177 Average price Cheapest | zł 109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m 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 |
![]() 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.
Compare ways to travel from Horley to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Horley to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Southampton:
A train is zł 1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Horley to Southampton costing on average zł 177.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around zł 177 compared to roughly zł 109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 68. The journey takes 2h 40m 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM 2h40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 9:40 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) zł 69 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM 2h40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 9:40 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) zł 69 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM 2h40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 9:40 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) zł 69 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM 2h40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 11:25 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) zł 69 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM 2h50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 1:10 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) zł 69 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM 2h50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 9:40 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) zł 69 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Southampton:
A train is zł 1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Horley to Southampton costing on average zł 177.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern to go to Southampton by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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