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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Southampton is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Peterborough and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterborough to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Queensgate Bus Stn and arriving at Coach Station via Varsity Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Peterborough and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Peterborough and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Peterborough to Southampton?

The distance between Peterborough and Southampton is 159 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Peterborough to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Southampton bus from?

Peterborough to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Queensgate Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Southampton train from?

Peterborough to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.

Train or bus from Peterborough to Southampton?

The best way to get from Peterborough to Southampton is to train via London which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Peterborough to Southampton bus arrive?

Peterborough to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Varsity Drive station.

Where does the Peterborough to Southampton train arrive?

Peterborough to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Peterborough to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterborough to Southampton is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Peterborough to Southampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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There are 5 ways to get from Peterborough to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 52m
£51–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Varsity Drivebus T29
2. Take the bus from Varsity Drive to Coach Stationbus T65
6h 50m
£26–45
Drive 149.8 mi
1. Drive from Peterborough to Southamptoncar 149.8 mi
2h 43m
£37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain Peterborough - Horsham
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 27m
£73–116
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coventry Stationbus 20
3. Take the train from Coventry to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 33m

Peterborough to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Peterborough to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Coach Station via Varsity Drive in around 6h 50m.

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