How to travel from Preston to Southampton

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Compare train and bus for Preston to Southampton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Preston to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €65.

Distance: 205 miles (331 km)

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€53

Average price

Cheapest

€121

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8h 3m

Average total duration

7h 33m

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30m

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5h 8m

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4h 38m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Preston to Southampton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
02:15AM9h25
Preston
11:40AMSouthampton
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
02:15AM9h25
Preston
11:40AMSouthampton
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:15AM9h25
Preston
11:40AMSouthampton
$521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
08:35AM11h45
Preston
08:20PMSouthampton
$761One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:47AM12h53
Preston
06:40PMSouthampton
$801One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:35PM11h05
Preston
08:40AMSouthampton
$841One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Preston 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 Preston to Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Preston and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $39 (€31).

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

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Southampton costing on average $94 (€75).

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Southampton costing on average $100 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Preston to Southampton is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 9h 25m.

The distance from Preston to Southampton is approximately 205 miles (331 km).
The average frequency per day from Preston to Southampton is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston 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 Preston to Southampton:
  • Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Preston to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Southampton by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Preston to Southampton:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Preston 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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