What is the cheapest way to get from London to Southampton Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from London to Southampton Central Station is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Southampton Central Station?

The fastest way to get from London to Southampton Central Station is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £30 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between London and Southampton Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Green Line Coach Station station and arriving at Southampton Central Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between London and Southampton Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Southampton Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from London to Southampton Central Station?

The distance between London and Southampton Central Station is 79 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.

How do I travel from London to Southampton Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from London to Southampton Central Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £30 - £75.

How long does it take to get from London to Southampton Central Station?

The train from London Waterloo Station to Southampton Central takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Southampton Central Station bus from?

London to Southampton Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Green Line Coach Station.

Where do I catch the London to Southampton Central Station train from?

London to Southampton Central Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from London to Southampton Central Station?

The best way to get from London to Southampton Central Station is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the London to Southampton Central Station bus arrive?

London to Southampton Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Southampton Central Station.

Where does the London to Southampton Central Station train arrive?

London to Southampton Central Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from London to Southampton Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Southampton Central Station is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from London to Southampton Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Southampton Central Station?

Book your London to Southampton Central Station train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Southampton Central Station?

Book your London to Southampton Central Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Southampton Central Station?

There are 2048+ hotels available in Southampton Central Station.

Can I share a ride from London to Southampton Central Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Southampton Central Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Southampton Central Station - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Southampton Central Station by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
1h 14m
£30–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Southamptonrideshare 77.6 mi
2h 7m
£5
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Southampton Central Stationbus Uk061
2h 45m
£9–16
Train via Reading
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 Coach Station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
2h 54m
£16–40
Drive 77 mi
1. Drive from London to Southampton Central Stationcar 77 mi
1h 38m
£19–27

London to Southampton Central Station by train

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Distance: 78.7 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between London, England and Southampton Central Station, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Southampton Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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