There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Lakenheath by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 32m£126–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
7h 37m£32–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Thetfordbus Uk007
6h£43–85Drive 155.5 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Lakenheathcar 155.5 mi
2h 43m£40–57
Southampton to Lakenheath by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Lakenheath is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Lakenheath is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Lakenheath. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Lakenheath. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Ely via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Southampton and Lakenheath is 167 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Lakenheath without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Southampton to Lakenheath, including transfers.
Southampton to Lakenheath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Lakenheath train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Lakenheath is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Lakenheath, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lakenheath via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Lakenheath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Lakenheath train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Lakenheath is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Southampton to Lakenheath.
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