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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Southamptonby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southampton by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Southampton Central Stationbus bus Uk068 / ...
    1h 35m
    £7–17
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2h 30m
    £46–120
  3. Drive  62.9 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southamptoncar car 62.9 mi
    1h 7m
    £16–23

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southampton by bus

Calendar222Weekly Buses
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Southampton, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Southampton Central Station hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m. National Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Southampton Central via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, and Reading in around 2h 30m.

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