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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Lifton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Lifton is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Lifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Lifton. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Arundell Arms Hotel via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Lifton?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Lifton. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Okehampton via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Southampton to Lifton?

The distance between Southampton and Lifton is 168 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Lifton without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Southampton to Lifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Lifton bus from?

Southampton to Lifton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Lifton train from?

Southampton to Lifton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Lifton?

The best way to get from Southampton to Lifton is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Southampton to Lifton bus arrive?

Southampton to Lifton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Southampton to Lifton train arrive?

Southampton to Lifton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Lifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Lifton is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Southampton to Lifton.

Where can I stay near Lifton?

There are 1124+ hotels available in Lifton.

Southampton to Lifton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 306 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 4m
£71–137
Drive 141.7 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Liftoncar 141.7 mi
2h 58m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bampfylde Streetbus B9
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
8h 46m
Train, line 306 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Arundell Arms Hotelbus 306
6h 8m
£59–133

Southampton to Lifton by train and bus

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Distance: 166.7 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Arundell Arms Hotel via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Arundell Arms Hotel via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 8h 46m.

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