There are 3 ways to get from London to South Downs by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Waterloo to Petersfieldtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 41m£22–45Drive 62.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from London to South Downscar 62.6 mi
1h 19m£16–23Bus, line 8 bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
- Take the bus from International Port to Drift Road Shopsbus 8
4h 2m£17–25
London to South Downs by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to South Downs is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from London to South Downs is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from London to South Downs. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Queen Elizabeth Country Park via International Port and Drift Road Shops. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from London to South Downs. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Petersfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between London and South Downs is 57 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.
The best way to get from London to South Downs without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £22 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from London to South Downs, including transfers.
London to South Downs bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
London to South Downs train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
The best way to get from London to South Downs is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £16 - £25 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between London, England and South Downs, Hampshire, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Petersfield hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Queen Elizabeth Country Park via International Port Coach Stop, International Port, and Drift Road Shops in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Petersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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London to South Downs bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at International Port Coach Stop station.
London to South Downs train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Petersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to South Downs is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from London to South Downs.
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