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How to get fromLondon to Southamptonby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Southampton by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly London International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane YXU - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    13h 32m
    £422–1,557

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane YYZ - SOU
    13h 43m
    £226–825

  3. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane YYZ - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    13h 6m
    £257–675

  4. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane YYZ - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain train
    13h 40m
    £253–650

  5. Shuttle to Detroit, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DTW - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    15h 1m
    £406–873

  6. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane YYZ - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    15h 35m
    £231–779

  7. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane YYZ - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain train
    15h 57m
    £328–758

  8. Fly London International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane YXU - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain train
    16h 11m
    £378–1,382

London International Airport (YXU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£408Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,710.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 32m

What companies run services between London, ON, Canada and Southampton, England?

There is no direct connection from London to Southampton. However, you can take the line 36 bus to London Airport - #2179, walk to London International Airport (YXU) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Southampton Central.

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