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Compare bus and train for Watford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Southampton:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Southampton costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.83. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 40m 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 Watford to Southampton:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Southampton costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Southampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
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