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Compare train and bus for Worthing to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Worthing to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. 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 €27, while a bus costs an average of €59.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m 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 Worthing to Southampton:
A train is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Worthing to Southampton costing on average €59.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-11.30. The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 22m 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 Worthing to Southampton
How to get from Worthing to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Worthing to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G885859:06 AM1h25Worthing station (WRH)10:31 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)€261One-way0 transfers
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G885859:06 AM1h25Worthing station (WRH)10:31 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)€261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G885859:06 AM1h25Worthing station (WRH)10:31 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)€261One-way0 transfers
Other options
G2667210:06 AM1h25Worthing station (WRH)11:31 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)€261One-way0 transfers
G885919:36 AM1h25Worthing station (WRH)11:01 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)€261One-way0 transfers
G8860310:36 AM1h26Worthing station (WRH)12:02 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)€261One-way0 transfers
NX025 · NX03510:10 PM5h00Worthing, Marine Parade3:10 AMSouthampton, Coach Station€411One-way1 transfer
NX025 · NX0354:05 AM5h05Worthing, Marine Parade9:10 AMSouthampton, Coach Station€511One-way1 transfer
NX025 · NX0326:10 AM5h10Worthing, Marine Parade11:20 AMSouthampton, Coach Station€551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Worthing to Southampton:
A train is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Worthing to Southampton costing on average €59.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Worthing and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Worthing station (WRH) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Buses mostly depart from Worthing, Marine Parade and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with Southern to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Southern.
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