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Compare train and bus for London to Southampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 69 miles (112 km)

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€34

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€9

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2h 21m

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1h 51m

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3h 38m

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3h 8m

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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from London to Southampton

How to get from London to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h25
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
01:25PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h25
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
01:25PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western RailwayP61394
08:35AM1h14
London Waterloo (WAT)
09:49AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$801One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SouthernW60120_P41020 · P25526
08:05AM2h56
London Victoria (VIC)
11:01AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$671One-way
1 transfer
SouthernW60122_P41026 · P25529
08:35AM2h56
London Victoria (VIC)
11:31AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$671One-way
1 transfer
South Western RailwayP61461
08:05AM1h17
London Waterloo (WAT)
09:22AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$861One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h40
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
01:40PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM2h30
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
05:30PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
$131One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX032
10:00AM2h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:50PMSouthampton, Coach Station
$291One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from London to Southampton: General Information

Getting from London to Southampton can be done with relative ease, with excellent and regular bus or train connections between the two cities. If you need to make the journey to this dynamic southern port city, you can depart from either Waterloo on the south bank of the River Thames, or from Victoria Coach Station, near the Houses of Parliament. There are early morning and late night departures to choose from, and hourly buses or trains every day of the week, so whenever you need to travel, there will be an option available. For those in a hurry, express train services can get you there in just over an hour.

How to get from London to Southampton

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Southampton, 56,46% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Southampton and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Southampton

Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Southampton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Southampton:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Southampton costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from London to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

The distance from London to Southampton is approximately 69 miles (112 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Southampton is:
  • Around 34 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Southampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Clapham Junction (CLJ) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Southampton by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, National Express, CrossCountry, Southern, Great Western Rail, Tfl Rail to go to Southampton by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Southampton with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 8 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris, London Gatwick Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
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