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How to get fromSouthampton to Englandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to England by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    1h 20m
    £30–61
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 35m
    £11–17
  3. Drive  77.2 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Londoncar car 77.2 mi
    1h 38m
    £20–28
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2h 26m
    £75–190
  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    1h 48m
    £38–87

Southampton to England by bus

Calendar180Weekly Buses
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Charing Cross via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 35m.

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