What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Southampton is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Central London to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Brentford and arriving at Southampton Central via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Central London to Southampton?

The distance between Central London and Southampton is 82 miles. The road distance is 70.5 miles.

How do I travel from Central London to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £30 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Central London to Southampton?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Central London to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Southampton bus from?

Central London to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Central London to Southampton train from?

Central London to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Brentford station.

Train or bus from Central London to Southampton?

The best way to get from Central London to Southampton is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Central London to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Central London to Southampton train arrive?

Central London to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Central London to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Southampton is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Central London to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Central London to Southampton?

Book your Central London to Southampton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Central London to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Central London to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brentford to Clapham Junctiontrain Windsor & Eton Riverside - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
1h 57m
£33–76
Drive 70.1 mi
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1. Drive from Central London to Southamptoncar 70.1 mi
1h 20m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
2h 36m
£19–53
Train via London Waterloo Station
1. Take the train from Brentford to London Waterlootrain Windsor & Eton Riverside - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 4m
£34–85

Central London to Southampton by train

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Distance: 81.6 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Brentford to Southampton Central via Clapham Junction in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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