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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. 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 €29, while a train costs an average of €129.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €129 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Southampton:
A bus is €100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Southampton costing on average €129.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 5h 13m versus 3h 1m 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 Leicester to Southampton
How to get from Leicester to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX440 · NX0325:15 PM6h05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:20 PMSouthampton, University€211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX440 · NX0325:15 PM6h05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:20 PMSouthampton, University€211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo10:32 AM3h17Leicester station (LEI)1:49 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)€821One-way2 transfers
Other options
G00956 · G010099:50 AM3h53Leicester station (LEI)1:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)€551One-way1 transfer- G00955 · G010058:50 AM3h57Leicester station (LEI)12:47 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)€951One-way1 transfer
- W70775+L80109+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo9:30 AM3h21Leicester station (LEI)12:51 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)€971One-way2 transfers
- NX440 · NX0325:15 PM6h20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:35 PMSouthampton, Coach Station€211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM5h55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)€221One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM5h55Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:55 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)€231One-way1 transfer
BA8895 · BA89163:20 PM3h40Birmingham International Airport7:00 PMSouthampton Airport€6121One-way1 transfer- BA8916 · BA899911:55 AM7h05Birmingham International Airport7:00 PMSouthampton Airport€6311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Southampton:
A bus is €100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Southampton costing on average €129.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
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