When traveling to London from Southampton, where do I depart from Southampton and where do I arrive in London?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to London: Buses mostly depart from Southampton Airport Parkway and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station. Trains most often depart from Southampton at Southampton Central and arrive in London at London Euston.

Which travel companies can get me from Southampton to London?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Southampton to London: You can take a bus from Southampton to London with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $16 (€13) with National Express from Southampton to London.

Is there a way to travel directly from Southampton to London?

Yes, there are direct routes from Southampton to London with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct train to London with South Western Railway with 31 direct trains per day. Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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

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

07:15PM2h05

Southampton, University

09:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$151One-way

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Cheapest

07:15PM2h05

Southampton, University

09:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$151One-way

0 transfers

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Southampton Central

10:49AMLondon Waterloo

$381One-way

0 transfers

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09:00AM1h25

Southampton Central

10:25AMLondon Waterloo

$381One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM1h22

Southampton Central

11:22AMLondon Waterloo

$381One-way

0 transfers

10:30AM1h19

Southampton Central

11:49AMLondon Waterloo

$381One-way

0 transfers

07:00PM2h20

Southampton, Coach Station

09:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$151One-way

0 transfers

05:45PM2h35

Southampton, Coach Station

08:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$151One-way

0 transfers

04:45PM2h35

Southampton, University

07:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$151One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information from Southampton to London

Distance	69 miles (111 km)
Available travel modes	Bus or train
Ticket price range	$16 - $56
Fastest mode	Bus • $16 (€13) • 2 h 20 min
Popular travel companies	National Express

Take a bus or train to travel 69 miles (111 km) between Southampton and London. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Southampton to London.

How to get from Southampton to London

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Southampton to London, 57,25% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Southampton to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $18 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Train Companies

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Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to London from Southampton. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Cheapest Price: $61

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Cheapest Price: $18

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Southampton - London travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FAQs: Travel from Southampton to London

FAQs: Travel to London 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 Southampton to London.

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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $16 (€13) compared to other travel options to London:

Taking a bus costs $40 (€35) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $56 (€48).

The distance is approximately 69 miles (111 km) from Southampton to London.

The average frequency per day from Southampton to London is:

Around 35 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to London:

Buses mostly depart from Southampton Airport Parkway and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
Trains most often depart from Southampton at Southampton Central and arrive in London at London Euston.

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

You can take a bus from Southampton to London with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $16 (€13) with National Express from Southampton to London.

Yes, there are direct routes from Southampton to London with the following travel companies:

You can check for a direct train to London with South Western Railway with 31 direct trains per day.

Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Southampton to London often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Southampton and London itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between London and any of these top destinations today!

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