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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to London is to bus which costs £10 - £22 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to London is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £28 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southampton Central Station station and arriving at London Green Line Coach Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at London Waterloo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Southampton to London?

The distance between Southampton and London is 79 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £28 - £60.

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

The train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo Station takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Southampton to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to London?

The best way to get from Southampton to London is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 3h.

Where does the Southampton to London bus arrive?

Southampton to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to London train arrive?

Southampton to London train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to London is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Southampton to London.

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

Book your Southampton to London train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

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

Book your Southampton to London bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near London?

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Southampton to London - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 17m
£28–60
- 4:59 PM – 6:20 PM
  train 1h 21m • Direct
- 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
  train 1h 30m • 1 change
- 5:30 PM – 6:47 PM
  train 1h 17m • Direct
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk068 / ...
3h
£10–22
Drive 77.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Londoncar 77.2 mi
1h 38m
£20–29
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
1h 24m
£36–85

Southampton to London by train

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Distance: 78.7 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 3h. National Express also services this route once daily.

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