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How to get fromDerby to Southamptonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Derby to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Southampton Centraltrain train Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
    3h 29m
    £80–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Parkbus bus S6
    2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Coach Stationbus bus S4
    5h 20m
    £26–44

  3. Drive  165 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Southamptoncar car 165 mi
    2h 54m
    £41–59

  4. Fly from East Midlands Airport

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EMA - SOU
    5h 1m
    £89–227

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    3h 40m
    £88–143

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 11m
    £78–121

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHX - SOU
    5h 43m
    £66–287

Derby to Southampton by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Southampton Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station via Coach Park in around 5h 20m.

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