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How to travel from Oxford to Southampton

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Southampton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 59 miles (95 km)

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Train

€16

Average price

Cheapest

€36

Average price

2h 19m

Average total duration

1h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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CrossCountry

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

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from Oxford to Southampton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX160
10:30AM2h10
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
12:40PMSouthampton, Coach Station
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX160
10:30AM2h10
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
12:40PMSouthampton, Coach Station
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC72473
10:19AM1h24
Oxford station (OXF)
11:43AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC72469
09:16AM1h27
Oxford station (OXF)
10:43AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$291One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC72467
08:18AM1h25
Oxford station (OXF)
09:43AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$401One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC72476
11:18AM1h25
Oxford station (OXF)
12:43PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$471One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX160
03:30PM1h45
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
05:15PMSouthampton, Coach Station
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX160
07:00PM1h35
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
08:35PMSouthampton, Coach Station
$261One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressTALHR · NX032
09:50AM3h40
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
01:30PMSouthampton, University
$701One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Southampton:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Southampton costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Oxford to Southampton is approximately 59 miles (95 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Southampton is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford 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 Oxford to Southampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Southampton by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Southampton by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oxford to Southampton with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford 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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