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Compare train and bus for London to Lymington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Lymington 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 2h 14m. 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 €44.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€44 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m 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 Lymington:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lymington costing on average €44.
Other travel options to Lymington take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (1h 44m by train vs 2h 20m by car). Tickets start at around €44 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 Lymington
How to get from London to Lymington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Lymington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L80221 · L791489:05 AM1h45London Waterloo (WAT)10:50 AMLymington Town (LYT)€171One-way1 transfer
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L80221 · L791489:05 AM1h45London Waterloo (WAT)10:50 AMLymington Town (LYT)€171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L80221 · L791489:05 AM1h45London Waterloo (WAT)10:50 AMLymington Town (LYT)€171One-way1 transfer
Other options
L80351 · L791266:30 AM2h13London Waterloo (WAT)8:43 AMLymington Town (LYT)€301One-way1 transfer
L78868 · L791307:03 AM2h15London Waterloo (WAT)9:18 AMLymington Town (LYT)€301One-way1 transfer
L80343 · L791185:18 AM2h19London Waterloo (WAT)7:37 AMLymington Town (LYT)€301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lymington:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lymington costing on average €44.
Other travel options to Lymington take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lymington 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 Lymington Town (LYT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Lymington by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Lymington by bus.
- 31 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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