How to travel from Southampton to London

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $17.

Distance: 69 miles (112 km)

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$34

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$13

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2h 17m

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1h 47m

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3h 23m

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2h 53m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Southampton to London

How to get from Southampton to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Southampton to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX032
    9:15 AM3h05
    Southampton, Coach Station
    12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:25 AM2h50
    Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
    9:15 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC72310+Great Western RailwayL16745
    8:48 AM1h52
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    10:40 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • South Western RailwaySW069500 · Q44667
    9:32 AM2h17
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    11:49 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayP61421
    9:25 AM2h02
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    11:27 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwaySW069800 · Q44626
    8:32 AM2h17
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    10:49 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:05 PM2h10
    Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
    5:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 PM2h30
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    5:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 AM2h25
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    1:10 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Southampton to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Southampton to London, 57,25% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Southampton to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to London.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to London is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to London:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to London costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Southampton to London is approximately 69 miles (112 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to London is:
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Clapham Junction (CLJ).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Southern, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Cross Country to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to London with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
  • 26 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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