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How to get from Watford to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$47 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Southampton:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Southampton costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Southampton:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Southampton costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University).
- 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 South Western Railway, Southern, London Overground to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Arriva UK to go to Southampton by bus.
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