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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Kew is to bus and line 490 bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Kew is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Kew?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Kew. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central Station and arriving at Kew Gardens Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Kew?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kew. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Kew Bridge via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Southampton to Kew?

The distance between Southampton and Kew is 81 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Kew without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Southampton to Kew, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kew bus from?

Southampton to Kew bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Southampton Central Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kew train from?

Southampton to Kew train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Kew?

The best way to get from Southampton to Kew is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 490 bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h.

Where does the Southampton to Kew bus arrive?

Southampton to Kew bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Kew train arrive?

Southampton to Kew train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Kew?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Kew is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Southampton to Kew.

Where can I stay near Kew?

There are 20916+ hotels available in Kew.

Southampton to Kew - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 490 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 47m
£29–61
Bus, line 490 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Richmond Stationbus 490
3h
£12–15
Drive 69.5 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Kewcar 69.5 mi
1h 19m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Watermans Centrebus N9
3h 6m
£13–19

Southampton to Kew by train

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Distance: 80.6 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £27–60 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southampton Central Station to Kew Gardens Road via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Richmond Station in around 3h.

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