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4.6Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Southampton
How to get from Norwich to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM7h00Norwich9:45 PMSouthampton$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:45 PM7h00Norwich9:45 PMSouthampton$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:55 PM6h50Norwich10:45 PMSouthampton$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:10 PM7h40Norwich9:50 PMSouthampton$871One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus and train for Norwich to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Norwich to Southampton:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Southampton costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Southampton:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Southampton costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Southampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Southampton by train.
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