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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 DKK 213 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 DKK 213, while a train costs an average of DKK 417.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 417 Average price | DKK 213 Average price Cheapest | DKK 197 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) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Watford to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Watford to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Southampton:
A bus is DKK 205 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Southampton costing on average DKK 417.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around DKK 417 compared to roughly DKK 197 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 220. 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.
Travel optionsfrom Watford to Southampton
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:48 AM 2h34 Watford 12:22 PM Southampton DKK 288 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:48 AM 2h34 Watford 12:22 PM Southampton DKK 288 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:48 AM 2h34 Watford 12:22 PM Southampton DKK 288 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Southampton:
A bus is DKK 205 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Southampton costing on average DKK 417.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 20 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Southern to go to Southampton by train.
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