How to travel from Northampton to Southampton

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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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Bus
Driving

$83

Average price

$30

Average price

Cheapest

$41

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 58m

Average total duration

4h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 26m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

South Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Northampton to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Northampton and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Northampton to Southampton among Omio's users.

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from Northampton to Southampton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX707 · NX160
    3:10 AM9h30
    Northampton, Town Centre
    12:40 PMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX707 · NX160
    3:10 AM9h30
    Northampton, Town Centre
    12:40 PMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01003+West Midlands TrainsY80800
    8:40 AM3h03
    Northampton station (NMP)
    11:43 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01018+West Midlands TrainsY80843
    12:40 PM3h03
    Northampton station (NMP)
    3:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01005+West Midlands TrainsY80809
    9:40 AM3h07
    Northampton station (NMP)
    12:47 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsY80859+South Western RailwayL80282+SouthernG27789
    12:48 PM3h33
    Northampton station (NMP)
    4:21 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX707 · NX160
    1:30 PM7h20
    Northampton, Town Centre
    8:50 PMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX707 · NX160
    9:35 AM7h55
    Northampton, Town Centre
    5:30 PMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Northampton 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 Northampton to Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Northampton and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Northampton to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 28m.

The distance from Northampton to Southampton is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
The average frequency per day from Northampton to Southampton is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Northampton to Southampton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Northampton to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Northampton to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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