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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Southampton is to bus via Heathrow Terminal 5 which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Southampton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hammersmith Broadway and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Kensington to Southampton. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Southampton Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Kensington to Southampton?

The distance between Kensington and Southampton is 83 miles. The road distance is 74.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Kensington to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Southampton bus from?

Kensington to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hammersmith Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Southampton train from?

Kensington to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Kensington to Southampton?

The best way to get from Kensington to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Kensington to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kensington to Southampton train arrive?

Kensington to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Kensington to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Southampton is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Kensington to Southampton.

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

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Kensington to Southampton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington to Southampton by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 14m
£41–90
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Design Museum to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032
3h 9m
£14–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Broadway to Coach Stationbus 032
2h 30m
£15–40
Drive 73.9 mi
1. Drive from Kensington to Southamptoncar 73.9 mi
1h 28m
£18–26
Line 148 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Holland Park to Lower Marshbus 148
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 23m
£32–77
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
2h 54m
£23–76

Kensington to Southampton by train

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Distance: 82.3 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Southampton Central via Reading in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Hammersmith Broadway to Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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