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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Southampton:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Southampton costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Southampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, East Midlands Trains to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Southampton by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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