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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Northampton to Southampton:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Southampton costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Southampton
How to get from Northampton to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX707 · NX1603:10 AM9h30Northampton, Town Centre12:40 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX707 · NX1603:10 AM9h30Northampton, Town Centre12:40 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Y808008:40 AM3h03Northampton station (NMP)11:43 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$891One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G01018+Y8084312:40 PM3h03Northampton station (NMP)3:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$891One-way1 transfer
- G01005+Y808099:40 AM3h07Northampton station (NMP)12:47 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$891One-way1 transfer
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G2778912:48 PM3h33Northampton station (NMP)4:21 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1001One-way2 transfers
- NX707 · NX1601:30 PM7h20Northampton, Town Centre8:50 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$621One-way1 transfer
- NX707 · NX1609:35 AM7h55Northampton, Town Centre5:30 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Southampton:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Southampton costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Southern, West Midlands Trains to go to Southampton by train.
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