What is the cheapest way to get from Paddington to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Southampton is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paddington to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Coach Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Paddington station to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Southampton Central via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Paddington to Southampton?

The distance between Paddington and Southampton is 83 miles. The road distance is 76.6 miles.

How do I travel from Paddington to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Paddington to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £30 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Paddington to Southampton?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Paddington to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Southampton bus from?

Paddington to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Paddington to Southampton?

The best way to get from Paddington to Southampton is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Paddington to Southampton bus arrive?

Paddington to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Paddington to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paddington to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Southampton is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Paddington to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Paddington to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Paddington to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
1h 46m
£34–87
Drive 76.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Paddington to Southamptoncar 76.1 mi
1h 34m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032
2h 23m
£23–64
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

Paddington to Southampton by subway and train

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Southampton, 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, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–29 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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