Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from London to Southampton?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Southampton: Most travelers take a train from London Victoria to Southampton Central.

Which travel companies can take me from London to Southampton?

The following travel companies offer services from London to Southampton: South Western Railway can get you to Southampton by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with South Western Railway from London to Southampton for $29 (€26) on Omio.

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from London to Southampton

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

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

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10:30AMSouthampton, University

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06:05PMSouthampton, University

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London Waterloo

09:50AMSouthampton Central

€591One-way

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London

10:50AMSouthampton, Coach Station

€121One-way

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London

12:40PMSouthampton, University

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05:30PM2h30

London

08:00PMSouthampton, University

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Travel Information to Southampton from London

	Distance	69 miles (111 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$10 - $29
	Fastest mode	Train • $29 (€26) • 1 h 30 min
	Popular travel companies	South Western Railway

Travel 69 miles (111 km) by bus or train from London to Southampton. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are South Western Railway 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.

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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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.

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Train Companies

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South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Cheapest Price: $28

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel between London and Southampton, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Cheapest Price: $12

FAQs: Travel from London to Southampton

FAQs: 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.

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

The cheapest way to go to Southampton from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).

This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Southampton:

Taking a bus costs $19 (€17) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $29 (€26).

Southampton is approximately 69 miles (111 km) away from London.

The average frequency per day from London to Southampton is:

48 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Southampton from London 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 when traveling from London to Southampton:

Most travelers take a train from London Victoria to Southampton Central.

The following travel companies offer services from London to Southampton:

South Western Railway can get you to Southampton by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with South Western Railway from London to Southampton for $29 (€26) on Omio.

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

Direct train available with South Western Railway 38 direct trains per day.

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.

Your trip from London to Southampton doesn't have to end in Southampton. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Bournemouth, Manchester or Glasgow. If you’d like to add Bournemouth, Manchester or Glasgow to your London to Southampton tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Southampton today!

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