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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Southampton is to bus which costs £8 - £30 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Southampton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Southampton Central via Hayes And Harlington Station and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Southampton?

The distance between Heathrow and Southampton is 67 miles. The road distance is 65.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Southampton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs £8 - £30.

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

The bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Southampton train from?

Heathrow to Southampton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Hayes And Harlington Station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Southampton?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Southampton is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs £8 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Heathrow to Southampton bus arrive?

Heathrow to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Heathrow to Southampton train arrive?

Heathrow to Southampton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Southampton is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Heathrow to Southampton.

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

Book your Heathrow to Southampton train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Heathrow to Southampton bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
1h 50m
£8–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 1m
Drive 65.5 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Southamptoncar 65.5 mi
1h 13m
£16–24
Train
1. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 33m
£39–80

Heathrow to Southampton by bus

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Distance: 66.6 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 1h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Southampton Central via Hayes And Harlington Station and Reading in around 2h 33m.

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