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Compare train and bus for London to Eastleigh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Eastleigh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 London to Eastleigh:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Eastleigh costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Eastleigh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Eastleigh
How to get from London to Eastleigh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Eastleigh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:15 PM2h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:15 PM2h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L80119 · L8411812:35 PM1h15London Waterloo (WAT)1:50 PMEastleigh station (ESL)$231One-way1 transfer
Other options
L7993812:09 PM1h21London Waterloo (WAT)1:30 PMEastleigh station (ESL)$261One-way0 transfers
L80261 · L799441:05 PM1h25London Waterloo (WAT)2:30 PMEastleigh station (ESL)$291One-way1 transfer
L80119 · L8050812:35 PM1h25London Waterloo (WAT)2:00 PMEastleigh station (ESL)$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:45 AM2h25London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:10 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM2h30London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:00 AMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM2h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station9:40 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Eastleigh:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Eastleigh costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Eastleigh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Eastleigh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Eastleigh station (ESL).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University).
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Eastleigh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Eastleigh by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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