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

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Southampton is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Chatham and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Institute Road and arriving at Coach Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Southampton Central via London Victoria and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Chatham to Southampton?

The distance between Chatham and Southampton is 113 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chatham to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Chatham to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Southampton bus from?

Chatham to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Southampton train from?

Chatham to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Chatham to Southampton?

The best way to get from Chatham to Southampton is to train via London which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Chatham to Southampton bus arrive?

Chatham to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Chatham to Southampton train arrive?

Chatham to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Chatham to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Southampton is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Chatham to Southampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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There are 5 ways to get from Chatham to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
3h 11m
£46–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
6h 20m
£19–34
Drive 109 mi
1. Drive from Chatham to Southamptoncar 109 mi
2h 1m
£27–40
Train
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Bridgetrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 14m
£47–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus X4 / ...
5h 31m
£61–100

Chatham to Southampton by train

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Distance: 112.6 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Southampton Central via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Institute Road to Coach Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 20m.

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