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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Heathrow is to bus which costs £7 - £18 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Heathrow is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Heathrow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coach Station station and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Reading and Hayes And Harlington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Southampton to Heathrow?

The distance between Southampton and Heathrow is 73 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Heathrow without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Southampton to Heathrow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Heathrow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Heathrow train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Heathrow?

The best way to get from Southampton to Heathrow is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs £7 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Southampton to Heathrow bus arrive?

Southampton to Heathrow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Heathrow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Heathrow?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Heathrow is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Southampton to Heathrow.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Heathrow?

Book your Southampton to Heathrow train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Heathrow?

Book your Southampton to Heathrow bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heathrow?

There are 16809+ hotels available in Heathrow.

Southampton to Heathrow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Heathrow by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
1h 39m
£23–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2h 5m
£7–18
Drive 65.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Heathrowcar 65.4 mi
1h 12m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain Elizabeth / ...
1h 56m
£33–76

Southampton to Heathrow by train and bus

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Distance: 72.1 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Heathrow, England?

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 2h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Reading and Hayes And Harlington Station in around 1h 56m.

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