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How to get fromNorth London to Southamptonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from North London to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    1h 57m
    £30–62
  2. Line 19 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tollington Road to Sloane Squarebus bus 19 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    4h 48m
    £15–25
  3. Drive  80.7 mi

    1. Drive from North London to Southamptoncar car 80.7 mi
    1h 48m
    £20–29
  4. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    3h 18m
    £51–93

North London to Southampton by subway and train

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between North London, England and Southampton, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tollington Road to Coach Station via Sloane Square and London Victoria in around 4h 48m.

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