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from Oxford to Southampton

You can get from Oxford to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Oxford to Southampton on Oct 26 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:18AMOxford1h25 11:43AMSouthampton Central
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$261One-way
Cheapest
03:25PMOxford1h40 05:05PMSouthampton
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$181One-way
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08:17AMOxford1h26 09:43AMSouthampton Central
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$311One-way
03:25PMOxford2h00 05:25PMSouthampton
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$181One-way
09:32AMOxford1h50 11:22AMSouthampton Central
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$601One-way

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COMPARE Prices for trains, buses and flights

Tue
Oct 26
$25Cross Country
$16Megabus
Thu
Oct 28
$25Cross Country
$13National Express
Fri
Oct 29
$25Cross Country
$13National Express

Travel Information from Oxford to Southampton

distanceDistance58 miles (94 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$15 - $30
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $15 (€12) • 1 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $30 (€25) • 1 h 25 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Cross Country

Travel 58 miles (94 km) by bus or train from Oxford to Southampton. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $15 (€12). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Cross Country among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Oxford to Southampton.

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FAQs
How do I reach Southampton from Oxford?

There are 2 ways to get from Oxford to Southampton: bus or train.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Southampton?

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Southampton is by taking a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options to Southampton:

A bus is generally $16 (€13) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $30 (€25) from Oxford to Southampton.

What is the quickest way to get from Oxford to Southampton?

The fastest way to get to Southampton from Oxford is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Southampton can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 1 h 40 min.

How many miles from Oxford to Southampton would I travel?

Southampton is approximately 58 miles (94 km) away from Oxford.

How many scheduled departures are there a day from Oxford to Southampton?

The average frequency per day from Oxford to Southampton is:

  • 12 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Oxford and Southampton as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Oxford to Southampton?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Oxford to Southampton:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Oxford, St Giles (Stop C5) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Oxford and arrive in Southampton Central.
Which travel companies can get me from Oxford to Southampton?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Oxford to Southampton:

  • You can take a bus from Oxford to Southampton with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€12) with National Express from Oxford to Southampton.
  • You can travel between Oxford and Southampton by train with Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $30 (€25) with Cross Country from Oxford to Southampton.
What other popular destinations should I add to my itinerary for my trip from Oxford to Southampton?
Many of our customers traveling from Oxford to Southampton don't make Southampton their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Southampton are London, Bournemouth or Manchester, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Southampton to any of these top destinations today!
How early should I buy Oxford to Southampton tickets online to score the best deals?

Before traveling from Oxford to Southampton, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket is costing on average $15 (€12) one way for this trip.
  • A train ticket for this trip is costing $30 (€25) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Oxford to Southampton tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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