What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Harwell?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Harwell is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Harwell?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Harwell is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Harwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Harwell. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at High Street via George Street, Police Station and Parkway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Harwell?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Harwell. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Southampton to Harwell?

The distance between Southampton and Harwell is 68 miles. The road distance is 54.9 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Harwell without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Harwell without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £28 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Harwell?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Southampton to Harwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Harwell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Harwell train from?

Southampton to Harwell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Harwell?

The best way to get from Southampton to Harwell is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Southampton to Harwell bus arrive?

Southampton to Harwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Harwell train arrive?

Southampton to Harwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Harwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Harwell is 55 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Southampton to Harwell.

Where can I stay near Harwell?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Harwell.

Southampton to Harwell - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Harwell by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Didcot Parkwaytrain Slough - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 58m
£28–46
Drive 54.6 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Harwellcar 54.6 mi
59 min
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Parkway Stationbus X32 / ...
3h 8m
£15–23

Southampton to Harwell by train and bus

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Distance: 67.2 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Harwell, Oxfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to High Street via Reading, Didcot Parkway, and Parkway Station in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to High Street via Gloucester Green Bus Station, George Street, Police Station, and Parkway Station in around 3h 8m.

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