What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Central London is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Central London is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Central London. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Market Place Brentford via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Central London. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Brentford via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Southampton to Central London?

The distance between Southampton and Central London is 82 miles. The road distance is 70.4 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Central London without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £30 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Central London?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Southampton to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Central London bus from?

Southampton to Central London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Central London train from?

Southampton to Central London train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Central London?

The best way to get from Southampton to Central London is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Southampton to Central London bus arrive?

Southampton to Central London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Central London train arrive?

Southampton to Central London train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Central London is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Southampton to Central London.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Central London?

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Where can I stay near Central London?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Brentfordtrain London Waterloo - Windsor & Eton Riverside / ...
1h 47m
£33–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Market Place Brentfordbus N9
2h 36m
£14–30
Drive 70 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Central Londoncar 70 mi
1h 19m
£17–25
Train via London Waterloo Station
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Brentfordtrain London Waterloo - Windsor & Eton Riverside / ...
2h 2m
£37–83
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain Elizabeth / ...
2h 13m
£41–83

Southampton to Central London by train

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Distance: 81.5 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Central London, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Brentford via Clapham Junction in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Market Place Brentford via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 36m.

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