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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Southampton is to bus and train which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 34m.

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 53m and costs £40 - £60.

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 £100 - £150.

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 train from?

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

Train or fly from Derby to Southampton?

The best way to get from Derby to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 5h 30m.

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 53m to drive from Derby to Southampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Derby to Southampton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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
£100–150
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 34m
£39–83
Drive 165 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Southamptoncar 165 mi
2h 53m
£41–59
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 6m
£107–236
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
£98–141
Fly from East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EMA - SOU
5h 30m
£84–198

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 £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, Ryanair UK, and two other airlines fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) twice daily.

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