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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Kensington is to bus which costs £9 - £40 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Kensington is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coach Station station and arriving at West Cromwell Road / Tesco. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Kensington?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kensington. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at London Paddington via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Southampton to Kensington?

The distance between Southampton and Kensington is 83 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Kensington without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Southampton to Kensington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kensington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kensington train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Kensington?

The best way to get from Southampton to Kensington is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £40 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Southampton to Kensington bus arrive?

Southampton to Kensington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at West Cromwell Road / Tesco station.

Where does the Southampton to Kensington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Kensington?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Kensington is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Southampton to Kensington.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 21976+ hotels available in Kensington.

Southampton to Kensington - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Kensington 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 London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
1h 34m
£42–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to West Cromwell Road / Tescobus 032
2h 30m
£9–40
Drive 73.7 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Kensingtoncar 73.7 mi
1h 27m
£18–26
Train, line 148 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Holland Parkbus 148
2h 5m
£35–75
Bus, line 035 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to West Cromwell Road / Tescobus 025 / ...
2h 40m
£15–37

Southampton to Kensington by train

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Distance: 82.3 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to London Paddington via Reading in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to West Cromwell Road / Tesco hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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