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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $19 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$52 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Southampton:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Southampton costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 44m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $52 (€44) compared to roughly $46 (€38) 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 Southampton
How to get from London to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:15 PM2h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:15 PM2h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L801392:35 PM1h13London Waterloo (WAT)3:48 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
G26198 · G886481:05 PM2h56London Victoria (VIC)4:01 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$231One-way1 transfer- G26208 · G886602:35 PM2h56London Victoria (VIC)5:31 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$231One-way1 transfer
- G26190 · G8863812:05 PM2h58London Victoria (VIC)3:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:45 AM2h25London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:10 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM2h30London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:00 AMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:15 PM2h40London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station5:55 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$101One-way0 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Southampton:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Southampton costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 65 trains per day.
- Around 33 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Southampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, CrossCountry, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
- 29 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 31 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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