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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 $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 London to Eastleigh
Compare the available ways to get from London to Eastleigh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Eastleigh:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Eastleigh costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Eastleigh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (1h 16m by train vs 1h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $43 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L79980
7:09 PM 1h23 London Waterloo (WAT) 8:32 PM Eastleigh station (ESL) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- L79980
7:09 PM 1h23 London Waterloo (WAT) 8:32 PM Eastleigh station (ESL) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L80173 · L84158
6:35 PM 1h15 London Waterloo (WAT) 7:50 PM Eastleigh station (ESL) $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- L79974
6:07 PM 1h26 London Waterloo (WAT) 7:33 PM Eastleigh station (ESL) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - L80173 · L80540
6:35 PM 1h25 London Waterloo (WAT) 8:00 PM Eastleigh station (ESL) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer 
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G01035+L841627:12 PM 1h38 London Paddington (PAD) 8:50 PM Eastleigh station (ESL) $60 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Eastleigh:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Eastleigh costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Eastleigh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 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).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Eastleigh by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Eastleigh by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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