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How to get fromLondon to South Downsby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from London to South Downs by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Petersfieldtrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    1h 41m
    £22–45
  2. Drive  62.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London to South Downscar car 62.6 mi
    1h 19m
    £16–23
  3. Bus, line 8 bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from International Port to Drift Road Shopsbus bus 8
    4h 2m
    £17–25

London to South Downs by train and bus

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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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.

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