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How to get fromGrantham to Southamptonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    3h 14m
    £52–111
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boots to Nottingham stationbus bus Lc9
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    7h 58m
    £27–43
  3. Drive  164.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grantham to Southamptoncar car 164.9 mi
    3h 6m
    £42–60
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Southampton Centraltrain train Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 40m
    £95–155

Grantham to Southampton by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grantham, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Grantham to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Coach Station via Nottingham station, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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