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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €85.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price | €145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Southampton to Longford
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Longford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Longford:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Longford costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €145 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €119. The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Longford
How to get from Southampton to Longford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
5:05 PM 1h15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 6:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:05 PM 1h15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 6:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
5:05 PM 1h15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 6:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
5:05 PM 1h30 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 6:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:20 AM 1h15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 5:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 €21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:05 PM 1h15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 4:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Longford:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Longford costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Longford by bus.
- Travel with Southern, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway to go to Longford by train.
- 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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