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 Heathrow Terminal 5 and Parkway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m 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 47m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Southampton to Harwell bus arrive?

Southampton to Harwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 1275+ hotels available in Harwell.

Southampton to Harwell - 4 ways to travel via train, line 32 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 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 London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 47m
£33–53
Drive 54.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Harwellcar 54.6 mi
59 min
£14–20
Train, line 32 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newbury Wharfbus 32
3. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to High Streetbus X34
3h 10m
£17–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 11m
£45–79

Southampton to Harwell by train and bus

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.2 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to High Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Reading RailAir, Reading, Didcot Parkway, and Parkway Station in around 3h 11m.

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