How to travel from London to Southampton

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Travel Information from London to Southampton

Distance69 miles (111 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$9 - $20
Cheapest modeBus • $9 (€9) • 1 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 1 h 13 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or South Western Railway

Take a train or bus to travel 69 miles (111 km) between London and Southampton. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Southampton.

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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)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM2h25
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
05:25PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailG04865+CrossCountryC23549
09:22AM1h21
London Paddington (PAD)
10:43AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$851One-way
1 transfer

Other options

South Western RailwayL48182
09:36AM2h14
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:50AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$491One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayL48172
08:36AM2h14
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:50AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$451One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayL51755 · SW033400 · L48318
08:59AM2h22
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:21AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$631One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h40
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
01:40PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM2h40
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
05:40PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$131One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX032
01:30PM2h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:00PMSouthampton, University
$161One-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

You can get from London to Southampton 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from London to Southampton is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€9) compared to other travel options to Southampton:

Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.

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

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 1 h 55 min.

You should expect to travel around 69 miles (111 km) between London and Southampton.

The average frequency per day from London to Southampton is:

  • Around 32 buses per day.
  • 8 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Southampton:

  • Buses mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly leave from London Waterloo and tend to arrive in Southampton Central.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Southampton:

  • You can travel by bus to Southampton from London with National Express or Megabus, and you can find National Express London to Southampton tickets for $9 (€9) on Omio.
  • You can go to Southampton from London by train with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Southern or Tfl Rail. You'll see cheap train tickets for $20 (€18) with South Western Railway from London to Southampton on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Southampton with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 18 direct buses per day to Southampton with National Express.
  • You can find 4 direct trains per day to take to Southampton with South Western Railway.

Direct services to Southampton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Southampton? Many Omio customers who go from London to Southampton usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Manchester, Edinburgh, London Gatwick Airport or Longford. If you're looking to explore Manchester, Edinburgh, London Gatwick Airport or Longford from Southampton, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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