What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Southampton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from College of Further Education and arriving at Coach Station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Southampton?

The distance between East Midlands and Southampton is 204 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Southampton?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from East Midlands to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Southampton bus from?

East Midlands to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Southampton train from?

East Midlands to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Southampton?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the East Midlands to Southampton bus arrive?

East Midlands to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the East Midlands to Southampton train arrive?

East Midlands to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Southampton is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from East Midlands to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2043+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 43m
£116–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
7h 55m
£37–68
Drive 152.4 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Southamptoncar 152.4 mi
3h
£38–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 9m
£79–113

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Distance: 203.2 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Southampton Central via Melton Mowbray and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Coach Station via College of Further Education, Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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