How to travel from London to Southampton
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You can get from London to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
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To get from London to Southampton on Sep 27 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to Southampton from London
 | Distance | 69 miles (111 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $9 - $19 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€7) • 2 h 10 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $19 (€15) • 1 h 14 min |
 | Popular travel companies | National Express or Southern |
Take a bus or train to travel 69 miles (111 km) between London and Southampton. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 14 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $9 (€7). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Southern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Southampton.
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.
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Buses from London to Southampton
Bus services between Southampton and London are only operated by National Express. National Express offers 15 trips every day, departing from London Victoria Coach Station or Hammersmith and arriving at either Southampton University or the city's main coach station. There are early services and the final bus of the day leaves shortly before midnight. The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Trains from London to Southampton
Catching the train is the easiest and fastest way to get between these two cities, and all services depart from London's centrally located Waterloo Station. The major operator on the route is South West Trains, who offer at least one direct train every hour, every day of the week. You can expect the journey to take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you catch the direct express, although there are slightly slower trains and it is possible to change at Basingstoke as well.
Travel Tips
You can travel between London and Southampton 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Southampton from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€7).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Southampton:
Taking a bus is about $9 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $19 (€15) for this journey.
The fastest way from London to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 14 min.
There are alternative travel options to Southampton that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Southampton by bus can take on average 2 h 10 min.
The distance is approximately 69 miles (111 km) from London to Southampton.
The average frequency per day from London to Southampton is:
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Southampton as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Southampton:
- Buses most often depart from London at London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Southampton at Southampton, Coach Station.
- Trains most often depart from London at London Victoria and arrive in Southampton at Southampton Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Southampton:
- You can go to Southampton from London by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€7) with National Express from London to Southampton on Omio.
- You can take a train from London to Southampton with Southern. Cheap tickets can be found for $19 (€15) with Southern from London to Southampton.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Southampton with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 25 direct trains per day with Southern or South Western Railway.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Southampton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from London to Southampton.
When planning your trip from London to Southampton, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets are costing $9 (€7) one way on average.
- Train tickets are costing $19 (€15) one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from London to Southampton online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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