There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Erith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Erithtrain London Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
2h 4m£36–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
5h 4m£19–55Drive 91.7 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Erithcar 91.7 mi
2h 14m£23–33Train via Reading
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
2h 55m£57–120
Southampton to Erith by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Erith is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Erith is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £35 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Erith. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Walnut Tree Road via Victoria Station, Lower Marsh and Woolwich Arsenal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Erith. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Erith via Waterloo station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Southampton and Erith is 93 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Erith without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Southampton to Erith, including transfers.
Southampton to Erith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Erith train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Erith is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Erith, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Erith via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- 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
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Bridge to Erith
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- 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
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Erith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Southampton to Erith train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Erith is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Southampton to Erith.
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