How to travel from Southampton to Worthing

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Worthing

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Worthing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. 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 €26, while a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 45 miles (73 km)

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€26

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Cheapest

€16

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1h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 22m

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1h 25m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Worthing is a train with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Worthing:

A train is €29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Worthing costing on average €55.

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Worthing is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Worthing take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Southampton and Worthing including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Southampton to Worthing among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 21m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Southampton to Worthing

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

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

  • National Express
    8:40 PM10h10
    Southampton
    6:50 AMWorthing
    401One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    8:40 PM10h10
    Southampton
    6:50 AMWorthing
    401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:40 PM10h10
    Southampton
    6:50 AMWorthing
    401One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Worthing

Travel to Worthing 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 Worthing.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Worthing including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Worthing is a train with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Worthing:

A train is €29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Worthing costing on average €55.

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Worthing is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Worthing take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 51m.

The distance from Southampton to Worthing is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Worthing is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Worthing:
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Worthing, Marine Parade.
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Worthing station (WRH).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Worthing, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southern, Southern to go to Worthing by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Worthing:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Southern.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Worthing often also extend their vacation to go to London, Brighton, London Victoria (VIC), Croydon, Horley. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Worthing and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Worthing to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Worthing allows visitors to explore its beaches, enjoy the local dining scene, visit the Worthing Pier, and take short excursions to nearby attractions like the South Downs National Park.

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