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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $39. 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 $39, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Preston to Southampton:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Southampton costing on average $140 (€115).
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Southampton costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Southampton
How to get from Preston to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RL152 · NX540 · NX0329:55 AM11h55Preston, Bus Station9:50 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$621One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- RL152 · NX540 · NX0329:55 AM11h55Preston, Bus Station9:50 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$621One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LM03697:55 PM0h50Manchester Airport8:45 PMSouthampton Airport$2161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W33195+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
L801778:59 AM6h02Preston station (PRE)3:01 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1281One-way2 transfers 
G01015+W3325210:17 AM4h25Preston station (PRE)2:42 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1621One-way1 transfer- W33141+
C50046+G01019+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington10:57 AM4h47Preston station (PRE)3:44 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1711One-way3 transfers
- NX181 · NX1603:20 AM9h20Preston, Bus Station12:40 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$791One-way1 transfer
- BA78897:55 PM0h50Manchester Airport8:45 PMSouthampton Airport$2201One-way0 transfers
BA8974 · BA89018:40 AM3h25Manchester Airport12:05 PMSouthampton Airport$5131One-way1 transfer- BA8903 · BA8984+BA408912:40 PM7h40Manchester Airport8:20 PMSouthampton Airport$6951One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Southampton:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Southampton costing on average $140 (€115).
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Southampton costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Southampton as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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