There are 3 ways to get from Hillingdon to Southampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from West Drayton to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 33m£36–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
2h 38m£15–37Drive 68.4 mi
- Drive from Hillingdon to Southamptoncar 68.4 mi
1h 13m£17–25
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hillingdon to Southampton is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Hillingdon to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Hillingdon to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Southfield Close and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Hillingdon to Southampton. However, there are services departing from West Drayton and arriving at Southampton Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Hillingdon and Southampton is 71 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hillingdon to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Hillingdon to Southampton, including transfers.
Hillingdon to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Hillingdon to Southampton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from West Drayton station.
The best way to get from Hillingdon to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Hillingdon, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a bus from Violet Avenue to Southampton Central via West Drayton Station, West Drayton, and Reading in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from West Drayton to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Hillingdon to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Hillingdon to Southampton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hillingdon to Southampton is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Hillingdon to Southampton.
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