There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Big Ben by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 29m£29–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
3h 19m£10–21Drive 77.1 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Big Bencar 77.1 mi
1h 37m£20–28Bus via Coach Station
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
3h 25m£14–29
Southampton to Big Ben by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Big Ben is to bus which costs £10 - £21 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Big Ben is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £29 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Big Ben station. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central Station and arriving at Westminster Station / Westminster Pier via Eccleston Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at London Waterloo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Southampton and Big Ben is 80 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Big Ben without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £29 - £65.
The train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo Station takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.
Southampton to Big Ben bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Southampton Central Station.
Southampton to Big Ben train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Big Ben is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £29–65 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Big Ben bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.
Southampton to Big Ben train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Big Ben is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Southampton to Big Ben.
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