What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Southampton is to rideshare which costs £2 - £6 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Southampton is to train which takes 34 min and costs £11 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Southampton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bournemouth Station station and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Southampton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Southampton Central. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Southampton?

The distance between Bournemouth and Southampton is 29 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £11 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Southampton?

The train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Southampton bus from?

Bournemouth to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Southampton train from?

Bournemouth to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Southampton?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Southampton is to train which takes 34 min and costs £11 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £14 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Bournemouth to Southampton bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Southampton train arrive?

Bournemouth to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Southampton is 31 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Bournemouth to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Southampton?

Book your Bournemouth to Southampton train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Southampton?

Book your Bournemouth to Southampton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2035+ hotels available in Southampton.

Can I share a ride from Bournemouth to Southampton?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bournemouth and Southampton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bournemouth to Southampton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Southampton by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
34 min
£11–27
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bournemouth to Southamptonrideshare 29.2 mi
55 min
£2–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Coach Stationbus 160
50 min
£3–14
Drive 31.1 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Southamptoncar 31.1 mi
41 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bournemouth to Southamptontaxi 31.1 mi
41 min
£140–180

Bournemouth to Southampton by train

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Distance: 28.6 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Southampton, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–27 and the journey takes 34 min. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bournemouth Station to Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £5–14 and the journey takes 50 min. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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