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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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to London:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to London costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to London
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.
FlixBus5:05 PM2h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:10 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:05 PM2h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:10 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P614389:30 PM1h16Southampton Central (SOU)10:46 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
P42317 · W600774:20 PM2h54Southampton Central (SOU)7:14 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$151One-way1 transfer- P42325 · W600835:20 PM2h54Southampton Central (SOU)8:14 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$151One-way1 transfer
- P42267 · W6005211:20 AM2h55Southampton Central (SOU)2:15 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:05 PM2h10Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)5:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:45 PM2h25Southampton Central (SOU)7:10 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:45 PM2h30Southampton Central (SOU)5:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to London:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to London costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 21 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 London Waterloo (WAT).
- 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Bluestar to go to London by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Cross Country to go to London by train.
- 30 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Southern.
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