There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Coventry to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 13m£69–110Drive 117.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rugby to Southamptoncar 117.7 mi
2h 12m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
5h 40m£33–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3h 48m£110–232
Rugby to Southampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Southampton is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Coach Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Southampton Central via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Rugby and Southampton is 138 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Rugby to Southampton, including transfers.
Rugby to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Rugby to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Coventry station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Southampton, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Coventry to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Coach Station via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Coventry to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Rugby to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Rugby to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Southampton is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Rugby to Southampton.
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