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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 an average ticket price of DKK 265 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. 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 DKK 265, while a train costs an average of DKK 658.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 658 Average price | DKK 265 Average price Cheapest | DKK 270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Southampton:
A bus is DKK 394 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Southampton costing on average DKK 658.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around DKK 658 compared to roughly DKK 270 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 387. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
11:55 AM 5h35 Northampton 5:30 PM Southampton DKK 179 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:55 AM 5h35 Northampton 5:30 PM Southampton DKK 179 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:45 PM 4h25 Northampton 11:10 PM Southampton DKK 184 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:40 PM 5h00 Northampton 8:40 PM Southampton DKK 203 1 One-way 0 transfers7:45 AM 5h40 Northampton 1:25 PM Southampton DKK 255 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Southampton:
A bus is DKK 394 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Southampton costing on average DKK 658.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University).
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
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