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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Southampton is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Southampton. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Southampton Central via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Croydon to Southampton?

The distance between Croydon and Southampton is 83 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Southampton without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Croydon to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Southampton bus from?

Croydon to Southampton bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Southampton train from?

Croydon to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Southampton?

The best way to get from Croydon to Southampton is to train via Basingstoke which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Croydon to Southampton bus arrive?

Croydon to Southampton bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Southampton train arrive?

Croydon to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Southampton is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Croydon to Southampton.

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

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

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Train via Basingstoke
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 16m
£33–82
Drive 76.7 mi
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1. Drive from Croydon to Southamptoncar 76.7 mi
1h 40m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
4h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Havanttrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Havant to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
2h 33m
£44–95

Croydon to Southampton by train

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Distance: 82.7 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Southampton Central via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 8m.

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