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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 an average ticket price of RM 252 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of RM 252, while a train costs an average of RM 338.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
RM 252 Average price Cheapest | RM 338 Average price | RM 262 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Southampton:
A bus is RM 86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Southampton costing on average RM 338.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around RM 252 compared to roughly RM 262 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about RM 10. The journey takes 6h 19m versus 3h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel 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.
- NX490 · NX032
3:15 PM 7h50 Norwich, Bus Station 11:05 PM Southampton, Coach Station RM 118 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX490 · NX032
3:15 PM 7h50 Norwich, Bus Station 11:05 PM Southampton, Coach Station RM 118 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- P01270+
L80139+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo12:00 PM 3h48 Norwich station (NRW) 3:48 PM Southampton Central (SOU) RM 286 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- P01302+
C38254+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo+L803174:30 PM 3h51 Norwich station (NRW) 8:21 PM Southampton Central (SOU) RM 160 1 One-way 3 transfers - P67134+L80317+Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo
4:00 PM 4h21 Norwich station (NRW) 8:21 PM Southampton Central (SOU) RM 160 1 One-way 2 transfers - P67116+Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+L80159
2:00 PM 3h51 Norwich station (NRW) 5:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) RM 191 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX491 · NX032
6:00 AM 7h45 Norwich, Bus Station 1:45 PM Southampton, Coach Station RM 164 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX728 · NX032
4:05 PM 8h25 Norwich, Bus Station 12:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station RM 203 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM 6h40 Norwich, Bus Station 9:40 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) RM 222 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Southampton:
A bus is RM 86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Southampton costing on average RM 338.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Great Northern to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
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