There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to British Library by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 34m£31–61Bus via London Hammersmith Bridge Road
cheapest- Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk061
2h 56m£13–18Drive 77.9 mi
- Drive from Southampton to British Librarycar 77.9 mi
1h 42m£20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
3h 27m£15–24
Southampton to British Library by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to British Library is to bus via London Hammersmith Bridge Road which costs £13 - £18 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to British Library is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to British Library. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central Station and arriving at London Hammersmith Bridge Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to British Library station. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Euston station via Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Southampton and British Library is 82 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to British Library without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Southampton to British Library, including transfers.
Southampton to British Library bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to British Library train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to British Library is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via London Hammersmith Bridge Road, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and British Library, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Southampton Central Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Southampton Central Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to British Library bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Southampton to British Library train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to British Library is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Southampton to British Library.
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