There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Donington by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 37 bus
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
5h 49m£87–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Varsity Drivebus T65
- Take the bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stnbus T29
8h 32m£30–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
- Take the train from East Croydon to Peterboroughtrain
8h 27mDrive 173.6 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Doningtoncar 173.6 mi
3h 23m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Horshamtrain Southampton Central - Horsham
- Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough
7h 12m£111–133Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
7h 41m£114–177
Southampton to Donington by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Donington is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Donington is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Donington. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Market Place via Varsity Drive, Queensgate Bus Stn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Donington. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Peterborough via Horsham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Southampton and Donington is 194 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Donington without a car is to train and line 37 bus which takes 5h 49m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Southampton to Donington, including transfers.
Southampton to Donington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Donington train services, operated by Southern, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Donington is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £110 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Donington, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Market Place via Horsham, Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Market Place via Varsity Drive, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 8h 32m.
- 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
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £53
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from East Croydon to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £59
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Horsham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £77
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Southampton Central to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Metrobus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Varsity Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Donington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Varsity Drive station.
Southampton to Donington train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Donington is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Southampton to Donington.
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