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Compare train and bus for Southampton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Southampton to London:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to London costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 50m by train vs 2h 2m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 (€33) vs $46 (€38)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to London
How to get from Southampton to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:05 PM2h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:10 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:05 PM2h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:10 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L801548:30 PM1h16Southampton Central (SOU)9:46 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
G88670 · G26251_G261405:20 PM2h54Southampton Central (SOU)8:14 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$151One-way1 transfer- G88662 · C824484:20 PM2h54Southampton Central (SOU)7:14 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$151One-way1 transfer
- G88658 · G26237_C824433:50 PM2h55Southampton Central (SOU)6:45 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:05 PM2h10Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)5:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:05 PM2h40Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:45 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:05 PM2h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)5:50 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to London:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to London costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 60 trains per day.
- Around 40 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Southern, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 31 direct trains per day with Southern, South Western Railway.
- 38 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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