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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Newhaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. 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 train costs an average of $52, while a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Newhaven:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Newhaven costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Newhaven take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-25.68 (€-21.16). The journey takes 2h 19m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Newhaven:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Newhaven costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Newhaven take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Newhaven as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Newhaven Town (NVN).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z).
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Newhaven by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Newhaven by bus.
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