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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Southampton:
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Southampton costing on average $146 (€119).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM5h55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM5h55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C21857+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
C33157+G010119:05 AM4h37Leicester station (LEI)1:42 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1861One-way3 transfers
Other options
- C21856+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+
L801678:59 AM5h02Leicester station (LEI)2:01 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$981One-way2 transfers - XC095200 · G010159:50 AM4h52Leicester station (LEI)2:42 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1801One-way1 transfer
- W70737+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+C05994+G0101510:04 AM4h38Leicester station (LEI)2:42 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1861One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM6h15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:45 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM6h55Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:50 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM7h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station6:10 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Southampton:
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Southampton costing on average $146 (€119).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 31 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 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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