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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$34 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Southampton to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX0329:15 AM3h05Southampton, Coach Station12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:25 AM2h50Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)9:15 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C72310+
L167458:48 AM1h52Southampton Central (SOU)10:40 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$711One-way1 transfer
Other options
SW069500 · Q446679:32 AM2h17Southampton Central (SOU)11:49 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$321One-way1 transfer
P614219:25 AM2h02Southampton Central (SOU)11:27 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$411One-way0 transfers
SW069800 · Q446268:32 AM2h17Southampton Central (SOU)10:49 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:05 PM2h10Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)5:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 PM2h30Southampton Central (SOU)5:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:45 AM2h25Southampton Central (SOU)1:10 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$361One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 9 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 26 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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