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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 prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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€32 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to London
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 options to travel to London from Southampton including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€9) compared to other travel options to London:
Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a train, which costs on average $19 (€17) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to London from Southampton is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 14 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 50 min on average.
The distance from Southampton to London is approximately 69 miles (111 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to London is:
- 30 buses a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Southampton to London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Southampton to London:
- Most travelers board their bus from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Most travelers catch their train from Southampton Central and arrive in London Waterloo.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Southampton to London:
- You can go to London from Southampton by bus with National Express or Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€9) with National Express from Southampton to London on Omio.
- You can travel to London from Southampton by train with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $19 (€17) with South Western Railway from Southampton to London.
Yes, there are direct routes from Southampton to London with the following travel companies:
- You can find 18 direct buses per day to take to London with National Express.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to London with South Western Railway.
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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