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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Southampton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Southampton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Southampton Central. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Derby to Southampton?

The distance between Derby and Southampton is 187 miles. The road distance is 166 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £130.

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

The train from Derby to Southampton Central takes 3h 29m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Derby to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Southampton train from?

Derby to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train, bus or fly from Derby to Southampton?

The best way to get from Derby to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £230 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Derby to Southampton bus arrive?

Derby to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Southampton train arrive?

Derby to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Derby to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Southampton is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Derby to Southampton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Southampton Centraltrain Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
3h 29m
£80–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
7h 3m
£30–52
Drive 165 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Southamptoncar 165 mi
2h 54m
£41–60
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4h 7m
£102–242
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 11m
£78–122
Fly from East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EMA - SOU
5h 31m
£89–227

Derby to Southampton by train

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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 £80–130 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 3m.

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