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How to get fromSouthampton to Charing Cross (Station)by train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Charing Cross (Station) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    1h 32m
    £28–60
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061 / ...
    3h 27m
    £11–23
  3. Drive  77.2 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Charing Cross (Station)car car 77.2 mi
    1h 38m
    £20–29
  4. Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossbus bus N9
    3h 48m
    £13–19

Southampton to Charing Cross (Station) by train and foot

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, 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 Green Line Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 3h.

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