There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Kings Cross by train, bus, subway, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 28m£34–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9
3h 46m£15–41Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
2h 46m£27–91Drive 78.3 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Kings Crosscar 78.3 mi
1h 43m£19–28
Southampton to Kings Cross by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Kings Cross is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Kings Cross is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Kings Cross station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at St Pancras International Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Aldwych / Kingsway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kings Cross station. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Euston station via Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Southampton and Kings Cross is 81 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Kings Cross without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Southampton to Kings Cross, including transfers.
Southampton to Kings Cross bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Kings Cross train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Kings Cross is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Kings Cross, Greater London, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to St Pancras International Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Aldwych / Drury Lane, and Aldwych / Kingsway in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–60
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Oyster Card
- £2
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Kings Cross bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Southampton to Kings Cross train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Kings Cross is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Southampton to Kings Cross.
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