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Compare train and bus for Winchester to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. 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 bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Winchester to London:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to London costing on average $47.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $42 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.
Travel optionsfrom Winchester to London
How to get from Winchester to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Winchester to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX0325:15 PM2h10Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride7:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX0325:15 PM2h10Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride7:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L788706:48 AM0h59Winchester station (WIN)7:47 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
L800982:48 PM1h01Winchester station (WIN)3:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$211One-way0 transfers
L802383:19 PM1h01Winchester station (WIN)4:20 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$211One-way0 transfers
L801063:48 PM1h01Winchester station (WIN)4:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$211One-way0 transfers
NX0325:15 PM2h35Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride7:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
NX0324:40 AM1h50Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride6:30 AMLondon, Earl's Court$171One-way0 transfers
NX0322:10 PM2h15Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to London:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to London costing on average $47.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Winchester and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Winchester station (WIN) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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