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How to get fromRussell Square Station to Southamptonby train, subway, bus, car, or rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Russell Square Station to Southampton by train, subway, bus, car, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    2h
    £29–61
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Southamptonrideshare rideshare 77.6 mi
    2h 19m
    £5
  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Russell Square station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Central Stationbus bus Uk061
    3h 46m
    £18–22
  4. Drive  78.4 mi

    1. Drive from Russell Square Station to Southamptoncar car 78.4 mi
    1h 42m
    £20–29
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    4h 29m
    £14–25

Russell Square Station to Southampton by foot, subway, and train

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Russell Square Station, 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, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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